Toronto Waldorf School, founded
in 1968, serves over 290 students and their parents from
birth through Grade 12. We are located just north of Toronto,
Ontario on about 20 acres including a large wooded area
and a section of protected ecological ravine. We serve a
diverse multicultural community.
Our unique building was designed
to be a Waldorf school from the ground up. We have a large
and dynamic faculty and staff, with a diverse mix of experience
and backgrounds. Several anthroposophically-based organizations
work alongside us on our campus including a residence for
seniors, an anthroposophically-based medical practice, and
the Rudolf Steiner Centre for adult education.
Our school is accredited by
AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America)
and we offer an Ontario Ministry of Education High School
Graduation Diploma which enables University and College
entrance, along with our Waldorf Diploma in Grade 12.
REQUIREMENTS:
Successful experience as
a Waldorf Class Teacher.
Strong communication and
collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to work well
in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to
collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators
to bring forward the full Waldorf curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to
work with parents to support their understanding of
Waldorf education, and to meet their questions and needs
as parents in the elementary school years.
Waldorf Teacher Education
certification, or a B.Ed with an interest in becoming
Waldorf certified.
Minimum University Bachelor
Degree or equivalent combination of education and work
experience.
Responsibilities
Teach main lesson, painting, crafts, and possibly
other subjects.
Plan special curriculum related activities, eat snack
and lunch with class.
May be required to teach lesson(s) in other classes.
Evaluate each child’s academic, emotional and
social progress and report to parents regularly through
written reports and interviews.
As part of the Lower School and full Faculty contribute
to pedagogical, child, and curriculum study.
Lead regular Parent Evenings and work one-on-one with
parents to help facilitate a more thorough understanding
of the Waldorf curriculum and child development.
Perform a designated number of duties, recess and
administrative, in addition to teaching responsibilities.
Attend all faculty meetings and assist with open houses
and other school events wherever possible.
Compensation
Salary is determined based
on years of experience. Benefits plan includes RSP contribution,
health and dental coverage, and tuition remission.
Toronto Waldorf School
9100 Bathurst Street, Suite 1
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 8C7
Attention: Lower School Staffing Committee
We will initiate interviews
as soon as we receive qualified applicants. Deadline December
1, 2016.
We thank all candidates in advance. We will contact only
those selected for an interview.
