Spanish Teacher, Grades 1-8 Job at Detroit Waldorf School, Detroit, MI

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  • Detroit Waldorf School
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Detroit Waldorf School is currently accepting applications for a Spanish Language Teacher for Grades 1–8. We are seeking a teacher who is fluent in Spanish, enthusiastic about Waldorf education, and experienced in working with elementary and middle school students. The ideal candidate brings a love of language, strong classroom management skills, and a warm, collaborative spirit to their teaching.

Schedule and Responsibilities:

This is a full-time, salaried position during the school year, delivering a developmentally appropriate Waldorf Spanish language curriculum twice per week for each class in grades 1–8.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing weekly lessons aligned with Waldorf pedagogy and the developmental stages of each grade
  • Teaching through games, songs, and poetry in early grades, and vocabulary, grammar, and conversation in middle school
  • Participating in student supervision, school festivals, and community events, including occasional evenings and weekends
  • Communicating effectively with parents and colleagues about student progress and school activities
  • Participating in Parent-Teacher Conferences (twice per year or as needed)
  • Completing weekly Shared Time record-keeping
  • Attending faculty meetings, mentoring sessions, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

An excellent candidate will have:

  • A bachelor’s degree (required)
  • Fluency in Spanish (native speakers strongly preferred)
  • Experience teaching grades 1–8, preferably in a Waldorf or similar educational setting
  • Interest in or training in Waldorf pedagogy (Waldorf teacher training or experience is a plus)
  • A collaborative, reflective teaching style and a strong, positive classroom presence
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Candidates must also be eligible to participate in Shared Time programming .

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a completed application , a letter of interest, and a current resume via email to hr@detroitwaldorf.org and attend a Taste of Waldorf Tour to be considered for this position.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift

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