Elementary Grade Teachers

Overview

The WISE Charter School (WISE) is a growing, publicly funded, tuition-free Waldorf school located in Edmonton. Serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 9 across the greater Edmonton area, WISE offers the Alberta curriculum through Waldorf pedagogy, integrating academics, arts, movement and hands-on learning to nurture the whole child - head, heart and hands.

We welcome teachers who are passionate about Waldorf education or enthusiastic about learning and implementing its principles. In-house mentoring is provided to support Waldorf aligned teachers who are new to the pedagogy.

We invite you to bring your teaching skills to WISE, where we educate students to develop into thoughtful, creative and capable individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to their world.

Role responsibilities:

• Ensure all grade-level curriculum requirements are met through lesson preparation, instruction, documentation, assessment, and follow-up.
• Provide reports for parents, during parent-teacher conferences, skills assessments, mandated provincial assessments, and end-of-year reports.
• Perform student supervision duties as required.
• Participate in Division and Faculty Council committee work (chairing or membership) as offered.
• Attend weekly Division meetings, monthly Full Faculty meetings, school events, traditions and celebrations, seasonal fairs, and in-service/professional development days.
• Adhere to the WISE CS Employee Calendar, including instructional and non-instructional working days, vacation, and paid time off (PTO).
• Participate in Waldorf teacher training and professional development as determined in consultation with Administration. Waldorf teacher training and summer renewal courses at AWSNA- and WECAN-recognized institutes are prioritized when possible.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education Degree.
• Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Waldorf teacher training or a willingness to engage in ongoing Waldorf professional learning and development.

Required skills and attributes:

• A warm, nurturing approach to teaching and working with children.
• A committment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities confidently.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Creativity and independence in lesson planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Artistic and/or musical interests are an asset.

Hours/Length of year:

• Classroom contact hours are 8:15 AM to 3:25 PM, Monday to Friday.
• The school year runs September to June.

In order to be considered for a position, please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter, outlining your interest in the position and in Waldorf education.
• Resume highlighting your education, teaching experience, relevant skills and special interests or talents (e.g. art, music, outdoor education, handwork)
• Confirmation of Alberta teaching certification.
• Practicum evaluations or reports, if available (particularly encouraged for recent graduates).

Additional requirements

Professional references will be requested from candidates advancing in the selection process.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information check with Vulnerable Sector check obtained within the last six months, in addition to Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification, prior to commencing employment.

Thank you for your interest in joining the WISE community. We look forward to receiving your application! Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: From $68,850.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, dated within six months of your employment start date?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate (required)
• Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certification (required)

Work Location: In person