Grade School Class Teacher

Location: Vancouver Waldorf School, North Vancouver, BC

Start Date: Beginning of the 2026–2027 School Year

Salary: $53,810 – $85,156 per annum, prorated to FTE, based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (0.8–1.0 FTE)

The Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Grade School Class Teacher to join our Grade School faculty. This full-time position involves leading a class of up to 30 students through their foundational year of elementary school, fostering a love of learning through the rich and developmentally attuned Waldorf curriculum.

The successful candidate will bring a deep commitment to Waldorf education, strong classroom leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. A passion for teaching, a warm and grounded presence, and clear communication with students, colleagues, and families are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily Main Lesson and track classes (subject-specific blocks) aligned with both the Waldorf curriculum and BC Ministry of Education learning outcomes
• Prepare and maintain a well-ordered, nurturing classroom environment
• Assess and document student progress
• Provide oral and written progress reports, participate in parent-teacher conferences, and maintain clear communication with families
• Serve as a school liaison for parents and lead regular parent evenings
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, school events, and festivals
• Support school life and collegial work, including substitute teaching when required
• Commit to ongoing professional development

Qualifications & Requirements

• BC Teaching Certificate, or the ability to qualify through the BC Ministry of Education’s Teacher Certification Branch
• Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate or willingness to begin training within two years of hire
• Five or more years of Waldorf class teaching experience is preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to whole-school life

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits after 3 months
• Pension matching program after 1 year (for 0.75 FTE or greater)
• Tuition remission (taxable benefit) for employees with children enrolled at VWS
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative faculty culture

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected].

For more information about working at VWS, visit our Employment Opportunities page.

Contact : 604-985-7435 | [email protected]

VWS Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Vancouver Waldorf School continually strives to be an equitable organization, providing educational environments where all community members experience a sense of belonging and contribution. In this spirit, we welcome, value, support, and affirm all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and challenge all inequity to create and strengthen our diverse and vibrant community, where the humanity of every individual is honoured. This includes but is not limited to all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, economic backgrounds, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.