Lower School Games Teacher

Toronto Waldorf School; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Waldorf School in Ontario is seeking a Games Teacher to lead movement and games for grades 1–5, with responsibilities including assessment and reporting to parents. The role may include administrative duties and collaboration across the faculty to support Waldorf curriculum.

You will participate in faculty meetings, engage with families, and contribute to child development and curriculum study, upholding the school's Waldorf approach and community values.

Qualifications

• Successful experience as a lower school movement teacher.
• Ability to work in a team and in a community environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to implement Waldorf curriculum.
• Engage with parents to support Waldorf education in elementary years.
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent; Waldorf certification or commitment.

Responsibilities

• Teach games classes in grade one through five.
• Evaluate students’ physical, emotional and social progress.
• Report to parents through written reports and interviews.
• Liaise with colleagues and professionals to address needs.
• Contribute to pedagogical, child, and curriculum study.
• Attend faculty meetings and assist with school events.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Community engagement

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Waldorf Teacher Education certification

Commitment to Waldorf certification

Job description

Position Description:

The games teacher is responsible for leading a class of up to 24 students in engaging, developmentally appropriate movement and games lessons. You will evaluate each child’s progress, and report to parents in writing as required. You will contribute to pedagogical, child and curriculum study. You may have administrative duties as well as your teaching responsibilities. You will attend all faculty meetings and assist with other school events.

About Our School:

Toronto Waldorf School, founded in 1968, serves 350students and their parents from birth through Grade 12. We are located just North of Toronto, Ontario on 18 acres including a large wooded area and a section of protected ecological ravine. We serve a diverse multicultural community. Our unique building was designed to be a Waldorf school from the ground up. We have a large and dynamic faculty and staff, with a diverse mix of experience and backgrounds. Several anthroposophically-based organizations work alongside us on our campus including a residence for seniors, and the Rudolf Steiner Centre for adult education. Our school is accredited by AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and we offer an Ontario Ministry of Education High School Graduation Diploma,which enables University and College entrance, along with our Waldorf Diploma in Grade 12.

Requirements:

• Successful experience as a lower school movement teacher.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a community environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to bring forward the Waldorf curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents to support their understanding of Waldorf education, and to meet their questions and needs as parents in the elementary school years.
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Waldorf Teacher Education certification, or commitment to becoming Waldorf certified.

Responsibilities:

• Teach games classes in grade one through five, and possibly other subjects.
• Evaluate each student’s physical, emotional and social progress on an ongoing basis.
• Report to parents regularly through written reports and participate in interviews as required.
• As necessary, liaise with colleagues and other professionals to address the needs of individual children
• As part of the Lower School and full Faculty contribute to pedagogical, child, and curriculum study
• Perform a designated number of duties, recess and administrative, in addition to teaching responsibilities.
• Attend all faculty meetings and assist with school events wherever possible.

Compensation

Fulltime salary range is $50,000 to $82,533 based on years of experience. Position will be pro-rated based on work load.

Application Deadline October 20, 2026.

We will initiate interviews as soon as we receive qualified applicants. We thank all candidates in advance. We will contact only those selected for an interview.