Handwork/Visual Art Teacher, K-6

The Bridge Educational Society; Lumby; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in British Columbia seeks a part-time Handwork/Visual Arts Teacher for the 2024/25 school year. The ideal candidate will teach watercolour painting and handwork to students, have strong classroom management skills, and a passion for the arts. Responsibilities include lesson planning, attending meetings, and collaborating with staff. A Waldorf Certificate or BC Teaching certificate is preferred. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits program

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching handwork and visual arts to children.
• Commitment to working in a rural forest and farm setting.
• Must be patient, organized, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular department and faculty meetings.
• Plan and implement festivals and events.
• Prepare written student reports and meet with parents.

Skills

Teaching watercolour painting

Handwork (knitting, crocheting, sewing)

Classroom management

Education

Waldorf Certificate or BC Teaching certificate

Job description

Handwork/Visual Arts Teacher K-6, 0.3FTE

Permanent, Part-time 0.3FTE (2024/25 School Year)

Okanagan Waldorf School is seeking a creative, inspired handwork/visual arts teacher to serve a diverse population of children in an atmosphere that encourages active inquiry and fosters individual growth, promoting respect for self, others, and the world in which they live.

The ideal candidate is experienced with teaching handwork/watercolour painting to groups of children, has experience working in a private school environment, and is passionate about sharing their love of the arts with students in the grades. Patient, organized, and dependable, they are committed to excellence in the classroom, love working with children, and are eager to contribute to a strong community of dedicated teachers and students. It is preferential for the candidate to hold a Waldorf Certificate, valid through the BC Teachers Regulation Branch or a BC Teaching certificate, and is motivated to learn more and study curriculum methods inspired by the educational pedagogy of Waldorf Education.

Besides teaching, responsibilities include attendance at regular department and faculty meetings, committee work, lesson planning, participation in the planning and implementing of festivals, preparing written student reports, and meeting with parents. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong classroom management skills, a deep grounding in the development of the young child, the ability to build professional relationships with parents, faculty, and staff, and will enthusiastically join the collaborative work of our school.

Requirements

• Experience teaching watercolour painting and handwork: knitting, crocheting, and sewing
• Have obtained or have the ability to obtain Certification under the BC Teachers Regulation Branch
• Clear Criminal Record
• A love for and willingness to work daily in a rural forest and farm setting.

Preferred

• Completion of, or enrollment in, an AWSNA approved Waldorf GradesTeacher Training program
• Current first aid or must be willing to obtain

SALARY

$15,017 to $19,603/year based on experience and credentials

Please send your resume, cover letter, current applicable certificates/licenses, and references to OWS Hiring Committe e: [e-mail]

OWS is a Group 1 BC Independent school that offers competitive wages, a benefits program, and a nourishing work environment with a supportive and proactive communication policy. We are currently a WECAN developing school and an AWSNA associate school. To learn more about living in the amazing BC Okanagan area, visit