Elementary Class Teacher:

St. Clement's School; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Canada is seeking an Elementary Class Teacher to support a holistic Waldorf education approach for children from kindergarten to grade 9. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Education and a current Alberta Teaching Certificate. Responsibilities include lesson planning, parent communications, and attending faculty meetings. The role offers an annual salary starting at $60,000 and is open to both full-time and part-time employment.

Benefits

Extended health care for eligible employees

In-house mentoring

Qualifications

• Must have a current Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Experience or interest in music or art is an asset.
• Waldorf knowledge and experience preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Provide reports for parents during interviews.
• Attend faculty meetings and school events.
• Ensure learning outcome documentation is up-to-date.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent classroom management skills

Creativity in lesson planning

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in teaching music or art

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree

Current Alberta Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job description

Elementary Class Teacher .9

The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton (WISE) is a solidly established and growing school that fosters an environment where the whole child (head, hands and heart) is nourished. The school is supported by a vibrant and caring group of teachers and parents, serving children from kindergarten to grade 9. The individual must be passionate about, and or interested in learning and implementing Waldorf pedagogy. In-house mentoring is also provided. We invite you to bring your talents, energy and enthusiasm to help us prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of their future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education Degree
• Must have a current Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with confidence
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Creativity and independence in lesson planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience or interest in teaching music or art is an asset
• Waldorf knowledge and experience is preferred, however training is also available.

Salary and Benefits

• The starting salary $60,000 + per year for full-time role, commensurate with experience and additional training.
• Employees working 0.5 FTE or greater are eligible for the WESE Employee Health Benefits Program.

Hours and Length of Year

• Classroom contact hours are from 8:00 AM- 4:00 AM, 5 days a week.
• Classes run September to June.

Responsibilities

• Providing reports for parents during parent-teacher interviews
• Attend faculty/committee meetings, school events, seasonal fairs, and in-service training as required
• Ensure that all Equivalent Learning Outcome documentation is up to date as required by Alberta Education

Benefits

• Extended health care available for those working a .5 FTE or above

All new employees are subject to a 3 month probationary period. Please apply with cover letter and resume. Additional reference letters, AB Teaching Certification and practicum notes may be sent in with your application or can be forwarded with following further communications with the WISE HR team. Thank-you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, please ensure that the following are sent in with your application:

• Resume and cover letter.
• Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Police records check for vulnerable sector completed within the last 6 months.
• Reference letters and/ or reference contact info.
• Practicum notes if you have any.
• First Aid- level C or receipt for registration in an upcoming course. Feel free to apply without this document in hand as it is possible to complete prior to your start date.
• A brief note outlining the grades you are most interested in or comfortable substitute teaching with - (from kindergarten to grade 9) and your availability for subbing during the upcoming year.
• Please label each document separately so they can be easily identified.

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year