Teacher

Westside Waldorf School; Perth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established alternative private school in Ontario is seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher for grades JK-6. This full-time position requires a commitment to outdoor learning, creativity, and student development with a focus on arts and emotional growth. The role includes planning educational activities and communicating effectively with families and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or significant elementary level teaching experience is required.
• Experience teaching Kindergarten-grade 1 is required.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and facilitating learning experiences.
• Communicate with parents and volunteers.
• Supervise volunteers and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Collegiality

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Education

Masters of Education

Job description

Description: Brooke Valley School is an alternative private school for grades K through 6. We arecelebrating over 40 years as a parent run cooperative. The school is located in a rural setting on 5 acres of land blessed with open fields, hills, mixed forests and a pond for science studies and ice skating. We stay connected to our natural world through outdoor play and field study. We use the provincial curriculum as a guide, enhancing it by drawing from Waldorf pedagogy, arts and project based learning to support students. We encourage the expression and social-emotional development of each unique child through theater, music, creative writing, and outdoor learning. We are also a registered charitable foundation.

Commitment: Late August- June: Full Time (24 hours/week in classroom teaching time + prep time). Availability to begin teaching September, 2025.

Compensation: $40,500 - $59,525.76/year

Responsibilities: Our teacher is responsible for planning and facilitating learning experiences with the teaching and volunteer team for various grade levels from JK-6. The school currently runs 4 days of the week. Teachers share with the teaching team, volunteers and the parent team, the duties of ensuring the school is clean, organized and safe. Teachers are responsible for communicating with parents and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the school.

Core Values:Brooke Valley School is a reflection of the shared values held by a community of parents, children and teachers. Parents choose to send their children to Brooke Valley School out of concern for the quality of education and the quality of school life. Self-reliance, self-respect, shared responsibility and co-operation are some of the values incorporated in the learning environment of Brooke Valley School. We are looking for a teacher with a holistic approach including arts, outdoor learning, science, language, math and a focus on social-emotional development.

Operational Requirements:

• Available to work overtime and flexible hours in a busy environment
• Supervise Volunteers
• Occasional evening and weekend work to report to monthly board meetings, conduct parent-teacher meetings, school events and field trips.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR Certifications (Red Cross or St. John’s Ambulance) and a clear criminal records check are required for this position

Skills:

• Ability to manage students of multiple ages
• Empathy, Communication, and Listening Skills
• Collegial, ability to work with other educators and volunteers
• Ability to accept feedback/constructive criticism
• Excellent organizational, planning, management and strong leadership skills
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Adaptability, Thoroughness & Dependability

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor of Education, Masters of Education, or significant elementary level teaching experience is required
• Experience teaching Kindergarten-grade 1 is required
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Ontario Curriculum
• Experience teaching Outdoor Education is an asset
• Experience in Project based learning and experiential education is an asset.

Application Instructions:

Please send a 1) cover letter, 2) your CV/resume, 3) a teaching dossier/statement of teaching philosophy and 4) contact information for 2 references in one pdf file to [e-mail] on or before July 3. Please make sure the pdf filename includes your name. The subject line of the email should read: “BVS teacher application”. Cover letters can be addressed to Brooke Valley School Parents. Any questions about the position can be addressed to the same e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.