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Early Childhood On Call Substitute Teacher

Position Description

We have a robust, resourceful, and inspiring early childhood program offering parent child classes, two pre-kindergarten classes, and three kindergarten classes. Cedarwood is licensed through the State of Oregon as a Childcare Center and must meet licensing requirements for substitutes.

We are always looking for early childhood substitute teachers. This position is an on-call position and would have a four-hour minimum. School hours are from 8:15am to 3:00pm; before care begins at 7:30am and extended day goes until 5:30pm. There are occasional substitute needs on evenings and weekends. Applicants must be listed in Oregon Central Background Registry and have first aid/CPR certification.

A complete job description will be available during the hiring process.

Please send your resume, letter of interest and three references that we can contact to: mhansen@cedarwoodschool.org

Grades On Call Substitute Teacher

Position Description

Cedarwood is a comprehensive and creative Waldorf elementary through middle school program that introduces academics in a developmentally thoughtful way. Each student’s imagination is continually nurtured as they develop the capacity to meet the challenges of learning math, language arts, history, geography, science, music, eurythmy, handwork, movement, and two foreign languages, Spanish and Japanese.

We are always looking for an on-call substitute teachers for grades one through eight, including subject classes. This position is an on-call position and would have a four hour minimum. School hours are from 8:15am to 3:00pm; before care begins at 7:30am and extended day goes until 5:30pm. There are occasional substitute needs on evenings and weekends.

A complete job description will be available during the hiring process.

All candidates must have an interest in working collaboratively, intuitively and joyfully on behalf of the child.

Please send your resume, letter of interest and three references that we can contact to: mhansen@cedarwoodschool.org

Cedarwood Waldorf School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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About Cedarwood Waldorf School

Cedarwood is located in SW Portland, an area known for its natural beauty, abundance of outdoor recreational activities and thriving foodie culture. Portland has a robust Waldorf community, with six schools, a Waldorf high school, many home pre-schools, anthroposophical doctors, therapeutic eurythmists and the Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society.

Cedarwood is accredited by both AWSNA and NWAIS, and currently serves more than 260 students from early childhood through the eighth grade. Our students benefit from rich, diverse programming that includes Spanish, Japanese, eurythmy, music, practical arts, movement, Cyber Civics, and a middle-school math program. Additionally, we have an educational support team that provides assessment and individual and/or small group academic support for students. We have a strong, collaborative faculty that works hard to support one another and consciously represent Waldorf education to our school community and beyond.

Our three pillars—faculty, board and administration, and parent community— have created a mature school organization and vibrant community. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes tuition remission, healthcare, and flex days.

About Portland

Portland, Oregon’s largest city, is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to the Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes. Cedarwood takes full advantage of Portland's proximity to Mount Hood, the Oregon Coast and the high mountain desert of Central Oregon through its experiential learning programs in each grade.

Portland is also home to a rich anthroposophical community that includes several Waldorf schools, anthroposophical doctors and a branch of the Anthroposophical Society. The city of Portland offers wonderful cultural opportunities, while nearby Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge capture the splendor of the natural world.