Kindergarten Class Teacher

Okanagan Waldorf School; East Central Okanagan Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in British Columbia is seeking a Kindergarten Class Teacher for the 2025/26 school year. The role emphasizes teaching through example and nurturing holistic growth in students. Responsibilities include planning and implementing curricula, engaging with parents, and promoting outdoor activities. Qualified candidates should have previous Waldorf teaching experience and certification. Competitive salary offered: $50,057 to $65,343 annually.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits

Nourishing work environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum class teaching experience in a Waldorf Kindergarten.
• Willingness to work daily in outdoor rural settings.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and report on BC and Waldorf curricula.
• Attend faculty and committee meetings.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management.

Skills

Classroom management

Early childhood development knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Waldorf Teaching certificate

AWSNA/WECAN approved training

Job description

Overview

Kindergarten Class Teacher — Temporary, Full-time 1.0 FTE (2025/26 School Year)

Okanagan Waldorf School (OWS) is seeking a Waldorf Kindergarten Class Teacher to join our established program. As a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher, you will teach by example, inviting students to learn through imitation and meaningful work. The position emphasizes fostering free play, developing fine and gross motor skills through music, singing, games, outdoor education, and intentional movement; and nurturing respect for self, others, and the world. This position is open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, assess, and report on the BC and Waldorf curricula.
• Attend all faculty, department, and committee meetings; participate in planning and implementing festivals.
• Develop and hold class and parent meetings; engage in school-wide policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management, apply knowledge of early childhood development, and build professional relationships with parents, faculty, and staff.
• Promote outdoor programming and collaboration within the school day; support the school’s cooperative work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum of previous class teaching in a Waldorf Kindergarten program.
• Waldorf Teaching certificate or certification under the BC Teachers Regulation Branch.
• Willingness to work daily in a rural forest and farm setting, including walking on uneven terrain.
• Completion of, or enrollment in, an AWSNA/WECAN approved Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training program.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Preferred

• Current First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Salary

$50,057 to $65,343/year prorated to FTE based on experience and credentials.

Application

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

OWS offers competitive wages, benefits, and a nourishing work environment with a supportive and proactive communication policy. We are currently a WECAN developing school and AWSNA associate school. To learn more about living in the BC Okanagan area, visit http://www.northokanagan.net/r_recr.htm