Physical Education Teacher

The Vancouver Waldorf School; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,748 - 53,648; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

RRSP match

Job summary

An educational institution in British Columbia is seeking a part-time Physical Education Teacher for Grades 2-8, commencing in the 2026/2027 school year. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Education, a BC Teaching Certificate, and experience with Waldorf Education. Responsibilities include teaching Physical Education, evaluating student progress, and attending planning days. Competitive salary between CA$31,748-CA$53,648 per year, depending on experience. Benefits available after three months for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Training in Physical Education is required.
• Waldorf teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to work with children of varied abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education curriculum to Grades 2-8.
• Evaluate student progress and conduct parent meetings.
• Attend planning and training days.
• Supervise recess and participate in committee work.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Education

BC Teaching Certificate or ability to qualify

Experience with Waldorf Education

Experience with Spacial Dynamics movement theory

Job description

Job description:

Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS), located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking a Physical Education 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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The applicant must have training in Physical Education. 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 Physical Education curriculum to students in Grades 2-8, other duties will include:

• attendance at planning and training days during the two weeks prior to the first day of school
• evaluation of student progress, oral and written report writing and parent meetings
• parent interaction
• recess supervision (negotiable)
• committee work
• Manage facility bookings with North Van Recreation Centre
• attendance at department and faculty meetings and school specific events outside of regular teaching hours
• regular professional development sessions

Skills required include:

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

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 a Subject or System Restricted Certificate for independent schools.

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:Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Salary: CA$31,748-CA$53,648 per year based on experience, training and final FTE

Benefits available after three months; Group Retirement Plan match after 1 year for full-time employees

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person