Part-Time Generalist Middle School Teacher
Position Description
Are you an enthusiastic educator with a passion for hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and fostering student growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic school environment and enjoy building connections with students and colleagues? If so, we invite you to apply for the Part-Time Generalist Teacher role at Hood River New School!
About the Role
In this unique teaching position, you’ll guide and teach mixed-age classes of 6th - 8th grade students through a variety of engaging learning experiences, including:
Outdoor Education: Co-lead challenging, fun, and engaging outdoor afternoons for students on Fridays at New School’s beautiful Mitchell Point campus and other Gorge locations. On these days, you’ll assist in teaching students to problem-solve, create, and collaborate through hands-on lessons, activities, and games.
Academic Support: Guide and support students during their academic study sessions on Fridays and collaborate closely with other teachers to ensure a cohesive learning experience. You'll supervise break and lunch periods.
Elective Class: Plan and teach engaging lessons beyond the core subjects.
As part of our dynamic teaching team, you’ll help cultivate a warm and joyful learning environment, working collaboratively to inspire students as they build skills, gain confidence, and develop a passion for learning.
Why This Role Stands Out
Faculty Collaboration: Join a supportive professional environment that values meaningful connections, shared success, and innovative teaching.
Community Impact: Help cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, risk-taking, and personal growth for both students and faculty.
Opportunities for Growth: Whether refining your teaching craft or expanding into new areas, this role offers the opportunity to be part of the substitute teaching pool, ongoing professional development, potential teaching opportunities in the future, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on student success.
This part-time position is up to 15 hours per week. The role begins in August 2026.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who:
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree and has experience 1-3 years of teaching or working with students in similar educational settings. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching certifications/licenses.
Is passionate about experiential and interdisciplinary learning, particularly in outdoor and hands-on contexts.
Builds positive, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Is both adaptable and highly organized, and must be ready to take initiative.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for supporting middle school students’ academic and social-emotional development.
Has classroom management experience and is confident leading a group of 16 students in both an outdoor setting and an academic school setting.
Application Details
To apply, please submit the following by May 1, 2026:
Your resume
A cover letter
Three professional references (contact info only); at least one must have directly observed your teaching.
Applications can be submitted via this website or directly to Eliza Eaton, Executive Director, at eliza.eaton@hoodrivernewschool.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team and seeing the impact you’ll make at Hood River New School!
Hood River New School, a sixth through eighth grade independent day school, currently serves 57 students from diverse backgrounds living in Oregon and Washington. Our mission is to empower middle school students with the skills they need to become resourceful learners, preparing them to take on future challenges. In a responsive and caring environment, students mature into confident, compassionate citizens inspired to meaningfully contribute to their community. The New School was founded in 2021 by a community of educators and parents excited to create a school that honors the critical growth and development window that occurs during adolescence — the transition between childhood and adulthood. We invite you to learn more about our mixed-aged classrooms, curriculum, our staff, and our educational philosophy at https://www.hoodrivernewschool.org/