Harmonics & Choir Teacher

The Vancouver Waldorf School; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 12,914 - 22,141; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in North Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Harmonics and Choir Teacher for a part-time permanent role. This position will commence with the 2026/2027 school year, focusing on teaching students in Grades 2-8. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and interacting with parents. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Music and/or Education, a BC Teaching Certificate, and experience with Waldorf Education.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching choir, recorder, and percussion to children.
• Waldorf teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of BC Ministry of Education curriculums.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student progress and write reports.
• Interact with parents and supervise recess.
• Attend school festivals and events outside regular hours.

Skills

Experience in teaching singing

Knowledge of music theory

Ability to work with children of different abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Education

BC Teaching Certificate or ability to qualify

Job description

Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS), located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking an Harmonics and Choir Teacher for a permanent part‑time position for Grades 2‑8. The available position will commence with the start of the 2026/2027 School year, with teaching days on Mondays and Fridays (subject to change).

The applicant must have experience in teaching singing, choir, pentatonic and diatonic recorder, percussion and basic music theory to children. Waldorf teaching experience is preferred, and the applicant will be expected to prepare and deliver lesson plans per the Waldorf and BC Ministry of Education curriculums. The applicant must have the ability to work with children with a range of abilities across the different age groups. In addition to teaching the Waldorf School Harmonics and Choir curriculum to students in Grades 2‑8, other duties will include:

Responsibilities

• evaluation of student progress, oral and written report writing and parent meetings
• parent interaction
• recess supervision (negotiable)
• attendance at school festivals and events outside of regular teaching hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music and/or Education
• BC Teaching Certificate or ability to qualify
• Experience with and/or knowledge of Waldorf Education

Teachers at VWS must be certified to teach in BC. If you are not a certified teacher but possess an undergraduate degree in your subject area or have completed your Waldorf Teacher Training, you can apply online for Subject or System Restricted Certificate for independent schools.

Application

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to hrc @ vws.ca. Please also attach your BC teacher certification, or, if this is not yet available, a brief note in your cover letter on the anticipated timeline of your certificate.

Location of work: North Vancouver, BC

Contact Information: 604‑985‑7435

Job Type: Part Time Permanent

Schedule: Mondays and Fridays (subject to change)

Salary: CA$12,914‑CA$22,141 per year based on experience, training and final FTE