Employment
Job Opportunities at Hood River New School
Thank you for considering employment at Hood River New School. Here you will find a supportive, dedicated community of professionals. Our hiring process is designed to foster a thorough understanding of our candidates, just as it allows you to get to know our school. We welcome your interest in New School.
We encourage interested candidates to submit complete a job application for current openings. If your interest lies outside our current openings, or if you’d like to be considered for our substitute teacher pool, please email your resume and cover letter to Claire Gilchrist. As a small school, there are many opportunities for leadership and advancement. We welcome applicants of all levels of professional experience, interests and career goals. Salary and benefits are reflective of roles, responsibilities, and experience.
Current Openings
Middle School Core Teacher
Hood River New School, an independent day school for grades 6–8, seeks a dedicated and innovative teacher to join our team. Our mission is to empower middle school students with the skills to become resourceful learners and compassionate citizens.
The ideal candidate will teach a mixed-grade classroom of approximately 20 students, integrating Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies in a project-based curriculum. They will collaborate closely with colleagues to tailor instruction to meet the needs of a diverse student body, fostering a warm, supportive environment that encourages curiosity and growth.
Candidates should have a middle school teaching license (expired or out-of-state licenses also considered) and demonstrate a strong understanding of middle school learners. Preferred qualifications include bilingual English/Spanish skills and experience adapting curriculum for various learning styles.
This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and two letters of references to Claire Gilchrist by February 15, 2025 to apply.
“No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.”
“I've worked in a number of different schools, and I’ve found joy in working with students at each one. However, this school is, hands down, the best teaching environment I've ever worked in.
One of the biggest advantages for me is the supportive atmosphere for teacher development. Here, I’m not siloed in my classroom; I have 4-5 hours of prep each week where I sit down and plan and reflect with my teaching partners, including our literacy specialist and other members of the support crew. As a core teacher, I also teach some of the lessons together with the other teacher, which allows me to see how a different teacher approaches the material.
The variety built into our schedule makes each week engaging and meaningful. With a four-day academic week, we build in so many opportunities to play outdoors, volunteer, and interact with students in settings outside the classroom. I get to see my students in so many different environments that I have a very deep sense of who they are and what drives them.
Most importantly, the efficacy of our model—working with the same students for three years in small classes—allows me to truly understand their unique needs, strengths, and capacities. I can push them to be their individual best because I have the time to develop deep knowledge of how they learn and what they need to succeed.
Ultimately, this job allows me to be an integral part of a positive learning community, and that's an incredibly rewarding experience.”
-Claire Gilchrist, Core Teacher, Head of School
Hood River New School is committed to employing the best-qualified individuals from our pool of applicants, ensuring equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. We encourage you to explore our website and discover what makes our school a unique and inclusive environment.