Current job Openings at OWS
Job Opening: Grade 1 Class Teacher
For school year 2020/21 – Class of 2028
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a joyful and warm teacher, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to leading the Class of 2028 and joining our experienced faculty. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate is required.
For school year 2020/21 – Class of 2028
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a joyful and warm teacher, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to leading the Class of 2028 and joining our experienced faculty. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate is required.
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Job Opening: Grade 6 Class Teacher
For school year 2020/21 – Class of 2023
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a joyful and warm teacher, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to leading the Class of 2023 and joining our experienced faculty. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate is required.
For school year 2020/21 – Class of 2023
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a joyful and warm teacher, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to leading the Class of 2023 and joining our experienced faculty. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate is required.
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Job Opening: Handwork Teacher .5FTE
For school year 2019-20
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a well-rounded teacher who is joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management skills, and an enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to teaching handwork to grades 1-5. Handwork in these grades includes knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and felting. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate or plan for obtaining one is preferred.
For school year 2019-20
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a well-rounded teacher who is joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management skills, and an enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to teaching handwork to grades 1-5. Handwork in these grades includes knitting, crochet, needlepoint, and felting. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate or plan for obtaining one is preferred.
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Job Opening: Language Arts Teacher .5FTE
For school year 2019-20
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a well-rounded teacher who is joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management skills, and an enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to teaching Language Arts in our Middle School (grades 6, 7 and 8), with some additional reading work in a lower grade. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate or plan for obtaining one is preferred.
For school year 2019-20
Olympia Waldorf School is seeking a well-rounded teacher who is joyful and warm, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective classroom management skills, and an enthusiasm for teaching and learning. It is our desire to hire a qualified individual committed to teaching Language Arts in our Middle School (grades 6, 7 and 8), with some additional reading work in a lower grade. A Bachelor's degree and Waldorf Teaching Certificate or plan for obtaining one is preferred.
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About the School
Olympia Waldorf School is a Preschool through 8th Grade fully accredited Waldorf school serving students from throughout the South Sound. Our faculty is comprised of three early childhood teachers, eight grades teachers, and two specialty teachers. Specialty subjects currently include Spanish, Games and Movement, Gardening, Woodworking, Handwork, Ensemble, and Strings. We have graduated fifteen classes from Grade 8. Read more about our school here.
Campus and Community
Olympia Waldorf School is situated on four acres in semi-rural East Olympia. Our campus includes Prairie Hall, a historic school building built in 1916, a modern Middle School building, and a charming Kinderhaus. We are minutes from downtown Olympia, capitol of Washington, midway between Portland, OR and Seattle, WA, and close to mountains, Sound, and ocean. Olympia offers a diverse community and workforce and ample recreational opportunities.
