The Spanish Teacher at SWS is responsible for the Spanish education of elementary and middle school students. Foreign language is integral to the Waldorf curriculum, and the Spanish teacher works to introduce basic Spanish language and culture to all of our grades students, starting with a purely oral form through verses, songs, rhythms, poems, games, fairy tales and stories. Vocabulary goals start simply with numbers, colors, and items in the child’s everyday life along with common verbs and prepositions. Vocabulary will expand throughout the grades with the goal of reading and writing more complex constructions.

Grammar is introduced through active exercises, especially all regular and a few irregular verbs in present tense, and the use of prepositions, and adjectives. In the upper grades, the program continues to build on the students’ knowledge of basic sentence structure, vocabulary, and fluency through the use of dialogue. Vocabulary is also expanded by reading poems and stories appropriate to the students’ reading level.

The Spanish Teacher is responsible for teaching each grade, for two to three 45-minute periods per week for eight week blocks.  The Spanish program works in tandem with the Japanese program, with each of them teaching four grades for a block and then switching the grades for the next block, so that over the course of the year each grade has 16 weeks of each language. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required

• Spanish Language Education and Training: ideally the candidate is a native speaker or has enough lived experience with the language to speak like a native speaker

• Teaching experience in classroom/group settings for elementary and/or middle school.

• Willingness to learn about Waldorf education and incorporate Waldorf principles of child development into teaching.

• Exemplary classroom management and discipline.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to hr@sandpointwaldorf.org. Applications will be accepted until October 20th, 2025.

These part-time position involves supervising children in the afternoons, ensuring they are engaged in age-appropriate activities that align with Waldorf principles. The role includes overseeing quiet time, guiding simple crafts and games, and supervising outdoor play. The duties also involve preparing a simple snack for the children who remain after 3:15 PM and cleaning the classroom after 5:00PM when the children are picked up.  Providers are expected to meet with the lead teacher and  observe the morning lesson at least once to gain a sense of the  rhythm of the day and the teacher's expectations, in order to provide as much continuity of care as possible. 

Kindergarten Extended Care Provider 

Monday - Friday 12:30PM to 5:30PM, the kindergarten afternoon provider cares for those students who stay for the afternoon.  Duties include setting up rest time mats, overseeing a quiet rest time,  preparing the late afternoon snack, and supervising outdoor play until 3:15PM when the majority of children will be picked up.  At 3:15PM, the remaining children in the two kindergartens will be combined under the care of one provider.  After the children are picked up by 5:15PM, the extended care provider cleans the classroom.  

First Grade/Grades Extended Care Provider 

Monday - Friday 1:00PM - 5:30PM, the first grade extended care provider cares for the first graders who remain after 1:00PM.  At 3:00PM, older grades children who need care until 5:00PM will join the first graders for a snack, outdoor play, and indoor games, crafts, and activities.  After the children are picked up by 5:15PM, the extended care provider cleans the first grade classroom. 

Grades Extended Care Provider   On Thursday, when it is early release for grades 2 - 8, this extended care provider supervises children from 1:00PM – 3:15PM focusing primarily on supervised outdoor play.

Qualifications for all positions

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school or childcare setting.

• A warm and patient demeanor with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s growth through creative and outdoor activities.

• Familiarity with Waldorf education principles is a plus but not required.

Sandpoint Waldorf School is seeking flexible and reliable Substitute Teachers for our early childhood program. If you are comfortable working with young children and have a flexible schedule, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, you will always substitute as an assistant, working alongside a lead teacher. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive and collaborative educational environment. If you have a passion for working with young children and supporting their development, please consider becoming a substitute teacher at our school.

We are looking for experienced substitute teachers to support our Grades program. Substitutes in this role are typically responsible for leading the class independently. Prior teaching experience is required, though Waldorf-specific experience is not mandatory. This position is ideal for educators who are confident in managing a classroom and delivering lessons effectively.

We are seeking a capable musician who is familiar with violin, viola, cello, and bass. 

The assistant  helps with tuning, correct playing position, and classroom management.  In addition, the assistant will work with sectionals as directed by the Strings Teacher, and serve as a substitute when needed.