OUR VISION & MISSION
To nurture independent thinkers who have the courage to meet life with compassion, initiative, and creativity.
We are a premiere pre-K to 8 Waldorf school that provides a holistic education that addresses the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of the child. The school develops confident independent thinkers who have a strong social and environmental conscience and who respond to the world with compassion and creativity. The school community honours the child, fosters harmonious relationships, and celebrates the wonder of life.
Employment
Education Assistant (Immediate start)
Squamish Waldorf School is seeking a full-time Special Educational Assistant for elementary classroom starting immediately.
Based in the heart of Sea to Sky Country, SWS offers an inclusive, values-based community and the opportunity to help nurture students in a premier pre-K to Grade 8 Waldorf School where student experience is at the centre of our holistic education.
Candidates must enjoy working with children and be a flexible team player who is adaptable, creative, and nurturing. Preferred candidates will have relevant education/training/work experience supporting children with high needs and/or special needs. Duties include supporting students with diverse needs in the grades classroom setting, working one-on-one with students or in small groups.
Special Educational Assistants will receive a competitive salary, group benefits, plus tuition benefits for their children.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@squamishwaldorf.com by Friday, April 19.
We are only able to accept applications from individuals legally permitted to work in Canada. All candidates must be willing to complete a Criminal Records Check. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kindergarten Assistant (Fall 2024)
The Squamish Waldorf School is seeking a kindergarten assistant teacher who is interested in working with Waldorf teaching methods starting September 2024 for the school year. The school offers a strong community spirit and the opportunity to help us build a thriving and healthy school where your input, enthusiasm, and talents will be welcomed and appreciated.
The kindergarten class size is between 16 to 20 children. The job will entail supporting the current kindergarten lead teacher 5 days per week (Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm; Friday, 8 am – 4 pm).
The kindergarten assistant is competitively compensated including tuition benefits for their children. Candidates must have some knowledge of Waldorf education pedagogy. We are looking for a person who has strong interpersonal skills with children and adults as well as patience, flexibility, and commitment. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work well within a team.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@squamishwaldorf.com by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Elementary/Grades Class Teacher (Fall 2024)
Squamish Waldorf School is seeking a full-time Elementary Grades teacher for the 2024-25 school year, starting September 2024.
Based in the heart of Sea to Sky Country, SWS offers an inclusive, values-based community and the opportunity to help nurture students in a premier pre-K to Grade 8 Waldorf School where student experience is at the centre of our holistic education.
Candidates must be organized, flexible, creative, and interested in Waldorf philosophy and pedagogy. Duties include lesson planning, delivering BC curriculum and Waldorf curriculum in a Waldorf School setting, student assessment and reporting, effective classroom management, meeting with parents and participating in the festival and collegial life of the school.
Professional requirements include a valid BC teaching certificate and a minimum two years classroom teaching experience. Preferred candidates will have Waldorf teaching experience, certification, and/or training.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact details for three professional references to jobs@squamishwaldorf.com by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
We are only able to accept applications from individuals legally permitted to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Elementary School French Teacher (Temporary, part-time; Fall 2024)
The Squamish Waldorf School is seeking a part-time French teacher for our elementary grades program. The position is for the 2024-2025 academic year, starting September 2024.
Classes of 45-minute sessions are taught twice per week per grade (6 hours per week). The position is competitively compensated.
The ideal candidate has French subject teaching experience and a BC teaching certificate. The candidate should also be experienced with/interested in Waldorf Education. Please submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for references to jobs@squamishwaldorf.com by Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
We are only able to accept applications from individuals legally permitted to work in Canada. All candidates must be willing to complete a Criminal Records Check. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
General Applicants
Are you interested in working at the school? Expressions of interest are welcome at any point throughout the year.
If you would like to be considered for any future openings, please forward your cover letter and resume to jobs@squamishwaldorf.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!