Delphian School

Delphian School serves 200–300 students from pre-school through high school in Sheridan, Oregon, operating as both a boarding and day school. Founded on a secular mission to empower young adults through reason, creativity, and integrity, the school attracts educators seeking mission-driven work without religious doctrine. This philosophical foundation shapes how faculty teach and mentor across all grade levels.

Teaching here means working in a vertically integrated community where elementary, middle, and high school collaborate on curriculum continuity. Faculty model intellectual honesty and encourage student-led inquiry rather than passive learning. Language instruction is a particular strength—both French and Spanish programs need experienced educators, making those roles priority hires.

The boarding-day model creates a distinctive faculty culture. Residential staff live on or near campus and supervise student life outside the classroom. Day faculty participate in the broader school community without overnight commitments. Both tracks offer visibility: in a school this size, your contributions matter across grade levels and you know students beyond your own classroom.

Compensation includes competitive salaries for rural Oregon, on-campus or nearby housing for boarding staff, and term-time meals. Benefits packages vary by role. The trade-off is clear—smaller independent schools in the Pacific Northwest pay less than urban counterparts, but lower regional housing costs and strong community offset that gap for many educators.

Delphian School actively recruits classroom teachers, subject specialists, boarding supervisors, and administrative staff. For educators drawn to non-sectarian, mission-centered work in the Northwest, the school offers access to both professional opportunity and the region's natural landscape.