Grade School Class Teacher

Polaris School and Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris School and Centre in Ottawa is seeking a passionate Grade School Class Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate is Waldorf-trained or Ontario-certified with teaching experience and a knack for leading split-grade classes.

This role involves designing lessons, engaging students through experiential learning, and assessing progress while participating in a collaborative environment. Full-time salary ranges from $48,000 to $65,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of Waldorf Teacher Training Certification or Ontario Teacher Certification.
• At least one year of teaching experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lessons following Waldorf pedagogy.
• Engage students through hands-on learning.
• Assess and communicate student progress.
• Identify individual learning needs.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy

Experience in teaching

Ability to engage students

Comfort in leading split-grade classes

Education

Waldorf Teacher Training Certification

Ontario Teacher Certification

Job description

Polaris School and Centre is seeking a dedicated and passionate Grade School Class Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Founded in 2018, Polaris is a small, independent Waldorf-inspired school located in the heart of Ottawa. We are a growing and diverse community, committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the head, heart, and hands of every child. Our approach emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, self-confidence, resilience, creativity, and respect for others and the natural world.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced educator who enjoys working with children and thrives in a collaborative teaching environment. The ideal candidate is a Waldorf-trained and/or Ontario-certified teacher with teaching experience and comfort in leading a split-grade class.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver main lesson blocks and additional lessons following Waldorf pedagogy and curriculum.
• Engage students through hands-on, experiential learning, integrating movement and the arts into academic subjects.
• Assess student progress and communicate results with students, parents, and faculty.
• Identify and address individual learning needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, mentoring, and professional development workshops as required.

Qualifications

• Ideally the completion of a Waldorf Teacher Training Certification OR Ontario Teacher Certification with at least one year of teaching experience (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in English; additional languages, especially French, are an asset.

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time salary: $48,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with training and experience).
• Benefits: No additional benefits are currently offered.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following to [e-mail]

• A letter of intent
• Your resume
• Two references

We look forward to hearing from you!