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

Administrative Coordinator

The Squamish Waldorf School is seeking an organized, compassionate, and creative individual who enjoys working in a school setting. The candidate must have an understanding of or interest in Waldorf Education.

Position Summary

The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical services that facilitate the smooth functioning of the school. Key responsibilities include covering the front office, enrollment/student records, school communications, and community relations. This position is the first point of contact for inquiries about the Squamish Waldorf School and requires a professional work ethic and manner, requiring a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reception, including telephone, email, and walk-in enquiries from existing and prospective parents, community members, vendors and visitors.
  • Receive and respond to school emails and manage the school email distribution system
  • Maintain paper-based and digital school files, student records, and other confidential files, according to the Ministry of Education standards
  • Create, update and maintain school databases, spreadsheets, contact lists
  • Submit reports to the Ministry of Education as required 
  • Manage, organize, research and assist with various projects as needed
  • Field parent, faculty, staff and student questions and assist with administrative tasks
  • Support the growth of our programs (e.g. marketing, supporting new coworkers, community events, etc.)
  • Administer ‘light’ first aid as needed: band-aids, headaches, stomach aches, splinters
  • Conduct and record safety drills

Candidate must be highly organized, diligent, and detail-oriented, possess great attention to detail and maintain accurate records, and be flexible and adaptable.

    EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

    LOCATION: Onsite at Squamish Waldorf School.

    QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

    • High school graduation, plus a minimum of one (1) year post-secondary or formal certificate/diploma program equivalent, with courses in-office procedures, word processing, spreadsheet, database, web updating and desktop publishing applications 
    • 4+ years of related experience
    • Previous experience in a school setting is an asset

    Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@squamishwaldorf.com by Thursday, August 20, 2026.

    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. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. 

    Pay ranges from $45,000-$60,000 with 6 weeks holiday.

    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!