Grade 1 Class Teacher

The Vancouver Waldorf School; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Waldorf school in North Vancouver is seeking a passionate Grade 1 Class Teacher for a permanent part-time position starting in the 2025/2026 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire a love of learning in students and demonstrate strong class management and organizational skills. Responsibilities include lesson planning, teaching, and collaboration with faculty. Candidates should have BC Teacher Certification and prefer experience in Waldorf education.

Benefits

Extended medical and dental benefits

Pension match after 1 year

Qualifications

• BC Teacher Certification or the ability to qualify.
• Five years or more of Waldorf Class Teaching is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lesson planning & classroom preparation.
• Teaching the main lesson and track classes.
• Report writing and facilitating parent evenings.

Skills

Class management skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

BC Teacher Certification

Waldorf Training Certificate or willingness to train

Job description

Date posted:September 16, 2025

Position Title:Grade 1 Class Teacher

Pay:CA$53,810.00-CA$85,156.00 per year

Reports to:Head of School

FTE:0.78 FTE (Part-time)

Location:Vancouver Waldorf School

TheVancouver Waldorf School,located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking a Grade 1 Class Teacher for a permanent part-time position. The available position will commence with the start of the 2025/2026 School year.

The Grade 1 Class Teacher has a passion for Waldorf education and inspires a love of learning in children and youth. With the responsibility of carrying a class of up to 30 students, the successful candidate will have excellent class management and organizational skills. Key qualities are strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment across departments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• lesson planning & classroom preparation
• teaching the main lesson
• teaching track classes
• report writing

Additional responsibilities include:

• attendance at faculty meetings
• school liaison for parents
• facilitating parent evenings
• attendance at all school events and faculty meetings
• acting as a substitute teacher in other classrooms, if needed

Education and Skill Requirements:

• BC Teacher Certification or the ability to qualify
• five years or more of Waldorf Class Teaching is preferred
• Waldorf Training Certificate or willingness to begin training within two years of hire
• fluency in written and spoken English

Location of work:North Vancouver, BC

Contact Information:[e-mail]

Benefits:Extended medical and dental after 3 months of employment; pension match after 1 year.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person