Teachers Job Description

The Portland Village School provides a developmentally appropriate, arts-integrated educational program designed to promote the growth and development of the whole child. This school fosters the intellect, nurtures the imagination, and recognizes the emotional life of each child. We strive to create a community that cultivates respect for self and for the broader community. Our aim is to inspire children to live engaged and successful lives, prepared to meet the demands of their world.  

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Waldorf pedagogy and Oregon State Standards.
  • Adheres to the Ethical Educator & Professional Practices as set forth by the Teacher Standards & Practices Commission.
  • Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students’ academic progress and physical, social and emotional growth, and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual student’s progress.
  • Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate.  
  • Identifies the needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Provides instruction, organization and management in the classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
  • Supervises students both in and out of the classroom in a respectful and positive manner.
  • Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the classroom and the school.  
  • Adheres to all school systems, protocols and policies that are developed.
  • Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
  • Initiates, plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact, including a minimum of three class meetings per academic year, as well as sending written information home about class activities, in a timely manner.
  • Fulfills other reasonable duties as prescribed by the Principal, including home visits with new students.
  • For teachers with Oregon state certification: Maintains a valid Oregon teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment.  
  • For teachers without Oregon state certification: Maintains a valid Oregon Charter School
  • Registration in the manner provided by law during employment.  

School Participation And Team Work:

  • Arrives at work on time, punctually attends and actively participates in all required meetings and training.
  • Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
  • Consults with Principal and Building Screening Committee, in a timely fashion, to address the needs of students who are struggling.
  • Responsible for communicating and coordinating with subject teachers regarding lessons, child behavior, parent communication, and reports through regular meetings.
  • Attends at least one Board and PVPA meeting per academic year.
  • Participates on required committees as prescribed by the Principal.
  • Participates in the assessment and planning of curriculum development and other programs to meet the needs of the school.
  • Attends regular supervisory meetings with the Principal.

Direct Supervisor:  

The Principal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment that respects all students and encourages them to do their best. 
  • Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations. 
  • Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities. 
  • Ability to multi-task and act independently; exercise sound judgment. 
  • Must be supportive of an environmentally friendly, commercial free atmosphere. 
  • Must be committed to building a diverse community.

Education and Experience Preferred:

  • A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience. 
  • Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy. 
  • Oregon state teaching license. 


We encourage candidates of color to apply.

Compensation starts at $30,500 on our salary scale. We also offer a benefits package that includes vision, dental and medical, as well as an employer contribution to the Portland Educators' Retirement Program after 600 hours of work. 
 
Confidentiality: Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations, as per FERPA regulations and policies.