Kindergarten Class Teacher
Kindergarten Class Teacher
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Kindergarten Class Teacher Permanent Fulltime 1.0FTE 2024/25 School Year) Okanagan Waldorf School (OWS) is seeking a Kindergarten Class Teacher to join our established program. Your primary goal as a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher is to teach by example. Through imitation the students will learn important lessons from you important lessons to prepare them for grade school academics. As a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher you will model and provide ample opportunity for students to engage in meaningful work you will foster free play and develop the fine and gross motor development of our students through music singing games outdoor education and intentional movement exercises. You would be working with our diverse population of children in an atmosphere that encourages active inquiry and fosters individual growth promoting respect for self others and the world in which they live. This position is open until filled. The ideal candidate is required to hold a certificate to teach through the BC Teachers Regulation Branch and be motivated by a curriculum inspired by the developmental and pedagogical theories which provide the basis for the methods of Waldorf Education. Applicants that have completed or will complete their Waldorf Early Years Certification and 35 years minimum of previous class teaching experience are highly preferred. Responsibilities include planning delivery assessment and reporting of the BC and Waldorf curriculum. In addition regular attendance at all faculty department and committee meetings; participation in the planning and implementing of festivals; developing and holding class and parent meetings; healthy engagement in schoolwide policy and procedures is required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong classroom management skills a deep grounding in the development of the young child will have the ability to build professional relationships with parents faculty and staff have a love for the outdoors and an understanding of the benefits of outdoor programming within the school day and will enthusiastically join the collaborative work of our school. REQUIREMENTS 3 5 years minimum of previous class teaching in a Waldorf Kindergarten program Waldorf Teaching certificate or certification under the BC Teachers Regulation Branch A love for and willingness to work daily in a rural forest and farm setting walking daily on uneven terrain Completion of or enrollment in an AWSNA/WECAN approved Waldorf Early Childhood EducatorTraining program Be able and willing to lift up to 75 lbs PREFERRED Current first aid or must be willing to obtain SALARY $50057 to $65343/year prorated to FTE based on experience and credentials Please send your resume cover letter current applicable certificates/licenses and references to OWS Hiring Committee: 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 amazing BC Okanagan area visit
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Full-Time
