Spanish Foreign Language Teacher

Position Overview

The Charlottesville Waldorf School is seeking a Spanish foreign language teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The Spanish teacher for Grades 1-8 is responsible for delivering a dynamic and engaging Spanish language program that adheres to Waldorf educational principles. The teacher will foster a love of the Spanish language and cultures among students, integrating language learning with artistic, musical, and cultural activities.

This role requires creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching, ensuring that students develop linguistic skills and cultural awareness in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Teachers experienced in Waldorf pedagogy or interested in learning about Waldorf pedagogy are encouraged to apply. Experience in teaching Spanish to elementary and middle school levels is desired.

Part‑time: typically three days a week with each group of children having two Spanish classes per week. Applicants seeking full‑time work are also encouraged to inquire.

Located in the heart of Charlottesville, with the University of Virginia as a close neighbor, CWS draws in a vibrant community of people who care deeply about Waldorf education. The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022. We are a faculty and staff of 35, including Early Childhood, Grades 1-8, Specialty teachers, and an administrative staff.

The Charlottesville Waldorf School values the humanity of all people in their individuality and embraces their race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, culture, religion or spirituality, and socio-economic experience. We commit to actively engaging in the essential and ongoing process of accessing the intended potential and strength of the Waldorf Curriculum by moving beyond its European roots, fostering an environment of inclusivity, and holding each other accountable for growth.

We are actively working together, while acknowledging the history of our location, to bring social responsibility to the forefront of our mission as a center for education.

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume to hiring. A job description can be sent upon request. Salary information is based on each person’s educational and professional background and can also be sent once a resume is received. We invite you to learn more about our school and program on our website corf.org and through social media on Facebook and Instagram@cvillewaldorf.