Employment

Employment Opportunities

Woodland Charter School, located in the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains of southwest Oregon, seeks to hire outstanding educators to join our wonderful staff and learning community. WCS is proud to offer a public Waldorf curriculum to the greater Grants Pass community. We have eight stand-alone classes, first through eighth grade, with a current average class size of 22 students, and a traditional maximum class size of 25 students. Our lovely rural campus continues to expand, as we added four new classrooms in 2017 to meet the growing needs of our vibrant learning community, which includes a dedicated music room, handwork room, and resource room. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and a stipend for professional development.

Southwest Oregon is a great place to live as well as to raise a family! The cost of living, including housing / home ownership, is affordable, the climate is mild, and the land is beautiful and varied. Local cultural events include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, the Britt Music & Arts Festival in Jacksonville, and all the amenities of the nearby mid-size towns of Grants Pass and Medford. Our amazing local “three rivers” water system offers rafting, kayaking, and swimming for water enthusiasts, and the meeting point of the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains offers numerous spectacular hiking opportunities, including to many accessible high peaks and the Pacific Crest Trail. Biodynamic, organic, and permaculture farms abound in this temperate zone, and we have many farmers in our school community. We are two hours from Mt. Shasta, Crater Lake, and the Oregon and California coasts and the world’s most scenic stand of redwoods, and four hours from the dynamic metropolitan area of Portland.

Positions Available for 2023-24 School Year

Educational Assistant

We are looking for a responsible and enthusiastic Educational Assistant to join our team at Woodland Charter School for the remainder of this school year. Our school is a public Waldorf school serving K – 8 on a beautiful 19 acre campus in Murphy, Oregon. Our curriculum incorporates plenty of outdoor education, art, music and gardening. As an educational assistant, you will work with students in a whole group, small group and 1:1, as well as perform additional tasks to support teachers in providing a comprehensive educational program. Our ideal candidate is industrious, cooperative and has experience in an educational setting. Willingness and ability to learn and adapt are incredibly important in this role.

Educational Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the Class Teacher to coordinate and determine daily tasks
Complete tasks in a timely organized manner
Work with students individually or in small groups in a positive, supportive manner
Provide extra help as needed to students with physical, mental, or linguistic challenges
Operate office equipment including computers, printers, photocopiers etc
Adhere to accommodations in students’ IEPs and 504 plans
Supervise students in various settings including classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips
Be prepared to work outdoors for extended periods of time
Enforce school rules and policies

Teacher’s Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required
Exemplary written and spoken communication skills
Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team
Able to take direction
Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines
Organized and accountable with a strong work ethic
Must pass background check
Ability to commit to professional level of confidentiality
Willing to support Waldorf Education Core Principles and our schools mission and vision
Love of working with children
Ability to support students with a variety of learning styles and behavioral needs

Pay and Benefits

Friendly, welcoming work environment
Opportunity to gain experience in the field of education
Hourly rate ranges between $15-18 dependant on experience
Approximately 22 hours per week while school is in session

Please submit:

Professional resume
Cover letter
3 Professional references

Submit to: hr@woodlandcharterschool.org

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Positions Available for 2024-25 School Year

Grades Teacher Position

Woodland Charter School is a public Waldorf charter school located in the beautiful Siskiyou Mountains in Murphy, Oregon. We are currently seeking a skilled teacher to join our dynamic faculty for the 2024/25 school year. We offer a competitive public school teacher salary with annual step increases and a benefits package that includes; paid sick leave; individual medical, dental and vision coverage; the Oregon PERS pension plan; and paid professional development.

Our school, which opened in October 2012 with 60 students, expects an enrollment of around 210 students in September 2024 serving grades K- 8, with a class size limit of 24. If you are interested in being part of a positive and successful team, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking an imaginative, collaborative and joyful class teacher to join our wonderful faculty as we continue to offer an innovative Waldorf Inspired Education. Class teachers at Woodland Charter School are part of a lower loop (1st-4th) or upper loop (5th-8th). We continue to develop, improve our outcomes, and are listed as one of the Top 50 most improved schools in Oregon.

Teacher qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an education-related major
Waldorf teaching certification or commitment to enroll in an approved training program
Oregon teaching license
Enthusiastic, creative, and loving with students
Ability to work well with colleagues, administration, and parents
Strong communication skills

Compensation:

Competitive pay and benefit package
Step pay increases related to continuing experience and education
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension plan through the state Oregon