Kindergarten Teacher

Duncan - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 48100 - 76308

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sunrise Waldorf School invites applications for a Mixed-Age Kindergarten Teacher to join our Early Childhood team beginning in the school year. Our kindergarten program includes preschool and kindergarten-aged children in a mixed-age setting where nurturing relationships imaginative play rhythm and gentle guidance form the foundation for healthy development.

Founded in 1980 Sunrise Waldorf School is situated on a beautiful 7-acre campus in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan BC. As an AWSNA member school and a Group One independent school under the BC Ministry of Education Sunrise is dedicated to educating and inspiring children to reach their full potential through a rich artistic Waldorf curriculum. Teachers help build a strong cultural and organizational foundation that supports our flourishing school community. Our warm supportive and collaborative faculty creates a positive and fulfilling workplace making Sunrise an exceptional environment to work. Sunrise values educators who are deeply committed to diversity reconciliation equity and inclusion and who bring curiosity humility and care to this essential work.

The ideal candidate will have Waldorf Early Childhood teacher training (completed or in progress) a Bachelor of Education with BC certification or eligibility and experience working with early years children (preschool/kindergarten). They will bring warmth care and confidence in guiding mixed-age groups strong communication and interpersonal skills and positive guidance and classroom management practices rooted in respect and connection. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to foster an inclusive nurturing environment in which all children feel safe and welcome.

Responsibilities include:

Creating and maintaining a nurturing rhythmical and aesthetically beautiful classroom environment

Supporting the healthy development of preschool and kindergarten-aged children through imaginative play song movement story practical life activities outdoor exploration and social learning

Engaging with parents through individual conversations meetings and regular communication

Creating comprehensive planning documents (annual unit and lesson plans)

Student assessment and reporting student progress

Participating in faculty meetings and committee work

Participating in festivals field trips celebrations and school-wide events

Supervising children during indoor outdoor arrival and dismissal periods

Ongoing professional learning and collegial collaboration

Sunrise Waldorf School is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fair hiring practices and workplace accessibility. Thank you to all applicants. Only those with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered and only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Send your cover letter and resume to by Feb 18 2026

Salary Range: $48100 to $76308 depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits GRRSP membership and tuition remission after probation

Required Experience: