Shining Star Waldorf School of Portland, Oregon

Join us this weekend at the St John’s Farmers Market! Free craft for kiddos!

We're Hiring!

Shining Star Waldorf School in North Portland is seeking an experienced Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.
*Part-time contract position (4–5 hours per week)
* Small class sizes
* Warm, supportive school community
If you would enjoy helping middle school students build confidence and curiosity in mathematics while working in a collaborative Waldorf environment, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information or to apply, please email Anna at [email protected]

The school year has come to its end, and now summer opens its golden door. May your days be filled with sunshine, adventure, laughter, and wonder. Climb trees, watch the clouds, listen to the birds, and discover the magic waiting in the world around you.

Thank you for all we have shared this year. We will carry each of you in our hearts and look forward to seeing you again when autumn returns!

Grade 7 recently spent time on the Oregon coast. Here you see them counting, weighing, measuring and sexing crabs for Oregon fisheries data - as well as fort building on the beach!

The third grade class recently spent several days at Leaping Lamb Farm, where they experienced the rhythms of farm life firsthand. From feeding animals and grooming horses to clearing trails and caring for the land, the children joyfully took part in the work of the farm, and especially loved spending time with the baby goats.

In Waldorf education, meaningful work helps children develop confidence, responsibility, and a healthy love of effort. Through real tasks and shared work, children experience themselves as capable and connected contributors to their community. More than one child declared, “Chores are my favorite part of the day.”

Join us this Monday, May 11th at 9am for Coffee in the Courtyard! This is open to the public, there will be delicious coffee and treats provided!

This is a chance for community mingling and to talk to members of our school board. There will be information about what Shining Star students learn and experience through the grades during their time at Shining Star.

Hope to see you there!