World Language Teacher
World Language Teacher
Job Category: Lower School: Grades 1-5 and Middle School: Grades 6-8
Opening Statement
Orchard Valley Waldorf School in East Montpelier, Vermont seeks a creative and enthusiastic World Language teacher for Grades 1-8. Candidates should have native/near native fluency, as well as experience in the classroom setting. Ideal candidates will be familiar with or open to learning child development as seen through the Waldorf education pedagogy. Previous World Language teachers have taught French, Spanish, and/or Mandarin. We are open to any of these languages, or others.
This position begins on July 1, 2026, for the 2026/27 school year.
About
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is a vibrant, rural school set on two beautiful campuses in the heart of Vermont, with close proximity to Montpelier, Vermont’s capital. It’s a small town with big city amenities – a lively arts and music scene, great restaurants, and an active outdoor community.
Orchard Valley Waldorf School Faculty are warm, collaborative and curious about the world around them. We provide education and care for children from infancy through Grade 8 and currently have 120 students in our programs, which include three Infant-3 year old classrooms, two Pre-K classrooms, one Kindergarten and fixed combined Grades classes: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th.
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is an AWSNA Associate member and WECAN member school. Our birth through PreK programs are Vermont DCF Child Development Division Center Based Child Care Programs. Orchard Valley Waldorf School is an Approved Independent School and Pre Qualified Preschool program by the Vermont Agency of Education.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or comparable life experience
- Native or near-native speaker of the language that they will teach
- World language teaching experience
- Waldorf training or experience is a plus
- Excited to work with the growing child and engage with students in a dynamic way
- Strong classroom management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience using Google Suite and willingness to learn educational software as is relevant to the job.
- The position involves working in and out of doors. Must be able to sit, stand, squat, reach, bend, lift up to 40 pounds, and walk over uneven terrain. Must be able to work outside for periods of time in changing weather conditions; i.e., rain, snow, wind and/or cold.
- Active engagement in the work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Employment Details
This is a part-time, hourly position. Benefits include paid federal holidays, wellness stipend and PTO. The hourly wage range for this position is: $20.75- $23.75.
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, a general letter of interest and three references to employment@ovws.org.
Orchard Valley Waldorf School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, and developing the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, family status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
