Grades School Teacher

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Guelph; In loco; CAD 48.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Life and accident insurance

Extended health and dental coverage

Tuition remission for dependents

Descrizione del lavoro

Trillium Waldorf School in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Grades Class Teacher to lead a grade within the Waldorf program. The role involves reporting progress, active participation in faculty activities, and engagement in school events and parent communications.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree (Waldorf certification preferred) and bring 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in middle/upper grades. Salary ranges CAD 48,000–59,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Competenze

• Waldorf Teacher Education certification preferred.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree and two years teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in middle school and upper grades preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a community environment.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intermediate First Aid certification.

Mansioni

• Evaluate each child’s academic, emotional, and social progress and report to parents.
• Participate in pedagogical, child, and curriculum study with the Faculty.
• Lead parent evenings and maintain strong parent communication.
• Fulfill administrative, supervisory, and school duties in addition to teaching.
• Attend faculty meetings and support open houses and community events.
• Supervise recess and/or lunch duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative in a community

Conflict resolution

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Waldorf Teacher Education certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Opening Statement

Trillium Waldorf School is seeking a Grades Class Teacher.

Class Teachers are active members of the Faculty and are responsible for holding their class each year. Class teachers agree to teach the grade for which they are hired, according to the teaching schedule and in alignment with the philosophy, purpose, and curriculum of Waldorf education. Attendance at school events and festivals, as well as participation in occasional evening and weekend events and meetings, is expected. This posting is for a Grade School Teacher. The successful candidate will be assigned a specific grade based on Faculty determination and best fit.

About

Trillium Waldorf School is in its 32nd year of operation and currently serves approximately 155 students from Kindergarten through Grade Eight. Located on a 3-acre site in Guelph, Ontario, the school benefits from access to Guelph Lake, and surrounding conservation areas. Our experienced Faculty and active mentoring program support both new and experienced teachers in their professional development.

Essential Job Duties

• Evaluate each child’s academic, emotional, and social progress and report regularly to parents through written reports and interviews
• Participate fully in pedagogical, child, and curriculum study as part of the Faculty
• Lead regular parent evenings and maintain strong parent communication
• Fulfill a designated number of administrative, supervisory, and school duties in addition to teaching responsibilities
• Attend faculty meetings and support open houses and community events
• Supervise recess and/or lunch duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Education certification preferred
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and two years teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialization and/or experience teaching in middle school and upper grades is preferred and considered a strong asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a community environment
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intermediate First Aid certification

Employment Details

Salary is determined based on years of experience and placement on the school’s salary grid and ranges from $48,000 – $59,000. Benefits include life and accident insurance, extended health and dental coverage, and tuition remission for eligible dependents. Compensation and employment conditions are administered in accordance with applicable Ontario employment standards.

Trillium Waldorf School is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. Accommodation is available throughout the hiring process upon request.