Kindergarten lead teacher

Rising Bay School; Hants Border; Sur place; CAD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Rising Bay School in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Lead Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher to join our developing Waldorf initiative in the Annapolis Valley. The role focuses on guiding the foundational years with warmth, reverence, and a strong teacher-child relationship.

The ideal candidate holds Waldorf early childhood training and has experience leading a Waldorf classroom, with a commitment to collaborative work with parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Waldorf early childhood teacher training/certification.
• Background in early childhood education (ECE) or teaching an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead a Waldorf kindergarten classroom with warmth and presence.
• Maintain the class rhythm and space to support development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to build a healthy school community.

Formation

Waldorf early childhood teacher training/certification

Background in early childhood education (ECE) or teaching

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Description du poste

1.Full-Time Waldorf Kindergarten Teacher

Rising Bay School is a developing Waldorf initiative nestled in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Kindergarten Teacher to join our growing faculty. Someone inspired to help shape the foundational years of a new and thriving school community with warmth, presence, and reverence.

At Rising Bay, we are guided by the principles of Waldorf education. Our early childhood programme honours the sacredness of play, the healing rhythm of the seasons, and the importance of the relationship between teacher and child, school and home.

Our kindergarten programme offers a rhythmically structured day of meaningful work, imaginative play, artistic activities, storytelling, nature walks, and shared meals. We believe in cultivating not only the child’s sense of wonder, but the teacher’s inner life as well.

Lead Teacher

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Is a certified Waldorf early childhood teacher, or willing to train
• Has experience leading a Waldorf early childhood classroom
• Brings a deep love for young children and a strong understanding of their developmental needs
• Demonstrates inner strength, warmth, and presence in holding the class rhythm and space
• Possesses excellent communication, written, and organizational skills
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and parents to build a healthy school community

Qualifications:

• Waldorf early childhood teacher training/certification
• Background in early childhood education (ECE) or teaching an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation:

$35,000 – $45,000 per year — dependent on qualifications and experience.