EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Calgary Waldorf School Vision

Our vision is to foster the development of our students through care and respect.  We strive to nurture reverence, imagination, creativity, independent thinking, academic excellence, enthusiasm for life, and capacity for life-long learning.  As teachers, staff, and parents, we are committed to realizing these qualities in our consciousness and in our daily actions.

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Are you an experienced teacher who is looking for something alternative?

The Calgary Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join our Faculty in September 2023. 

We are seeking educators with:

• 2+ years of classroom experience.
• enthusiasm for all aspects of teaching including classroom management, parent engagement, collegial support, and collaborative governance.
• a passion for or a willingness to learn about Waldorf Education.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Education and current Alberta Teaching Certification. Those in process to obtain certification for the Province of Alberta will be considered. (https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.aspx)

Salary is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience. CWS teaching grid is competitive with other boards in the greater Calgary area.

Any applicant must already be a Canadian Citizen or have Canadian Permanent Resident Status.

To apply please submit, your letter of intent, your resumé and three references to careers@calgarywaldorf.org  

Applicants who are successful will be contacted via email

Part Time Junior Kindergarten Assistant/Teacher

Hiring for September 2023 

We are looking for a qualified individual to fulfill the role of junior- kindergarten teacher/ assistant.  A dual teaching and assistant role there is potential for full time work for the right candidate.

You will have experience in early childhood settings with a teaching degree in early childhood or Child Care Level 3 certification.

This successful candidate will have:

• A passion for or a desire to learn about Waldorf Education
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience working with young children (3 years to 4.8 years)
• Current police check
• Standard Child Care First Aid (level B) with CPR/AED

This position follows the Calgary Waldorf School year calendar and is not a year round position.

Salary is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience.

Any applicant must already be a Canadian Citizen or have Canadian Permanent Resident Status.

To apply please submit, your letter of intent, your resumé and three references to careers@calgarywaldorf.org

LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER – Part Time

Are you an experienced teacher who is looking for something alternative?

The Calgary Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join our Faculty in September 2023. 

We are seeking educators with:

• 2+ years of teaching experience.
• experience supporting diverse learners in grades 7-9
• enthusiasm for all aspects of teaching including classroom management, parent engagement, collegial support, and collaborative governance.
• a passion for or a willingness to learn about Waldorf Education.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Education and current Alberta Teaching Certification. Those in process to obtain certification for the Province of Alberta will be considered. (https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.aspx)

Salary is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience. CWS teaching grid is competitive with other boards in the greater Calgary area.

Any applicant must already be a Canadian Citizen or have Canadian Permanent Resident Status.

To apply please submit, your letter of intent, your resumé and three references to careers@calgarywaldorf.org  

Applicants who are successful will be contacted via email.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION TEACHER – Part Time

Are you an experienced teacher who is looking for something alternative?

The Calgary Waldorf School is seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join our Faculty in September 2023. 

We are seeking educators with:

• 2+ years of classroom experience.
• completion of an Outdoor Education Degree
• enthusiasm for all aspects of teaching including classroom management, parent engagement, collegial support, and collaborative governance.
• a passion for or a willingness to learn about Waldorf Education.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Education and current Alberta Teaching Certification. Those in process to obtain certification for the Province of Alberta will be considered. (https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.aspx)

Salary is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience. CWS teaching grid is competitive with other boards in the greater Calgary area.

Any applicant must already be a Canadian Citizen or have Canadian Permanent Resident Status.

To apply please submit, your letter of intent, your resumé and three references to careers@calgarywaldorf.org  

Applicants who are successful will be contacted via email.

AFTER-SCHOOL CAREGIVER

(Posting will remain open until position is filled)

Monday to Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on school days.
Minimum Qualifications: First Aid and EC Level 2 Certification

The successful candidate will have:

• A warm rapport with children and parents, organizational ability.
• A desire to learn about Waldorf education and applying its methodology in our program.
• The ability to work cooperatively with our team of Early Childhood staff.
• Professional development and ongoing mentoring support are provided.
• Preference will be given to candidates with, or working towards, their Daycare or Teaching qualifications.

Send resume to careers@calgarywaldorf.org

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and all shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest.

Background Information about the Calgary Waldorf School

The Calgary Waldorf School incorporated in 1985 and now enrolls up to 275 students in our programs, from Preschool and Kindergarten to Grades One through Nine. Our 40-member Faculty and Staff include Early Childhood Teachers, Grade School Class Teachers, Grade School Subject Specialist Teachers (for French, German, Music, Art, Handwork, Woodwork, Physical Education, Eurythmy, Learning Support, and Computers and Information Technology), and teaching/classroom Assistants. Our Administrative Team is composed of a Pedagogical Administrator, a Financial Administrator, an Admissions and Facility Manager, a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, and a Community Engagement Manager.

We relocated in 2002 from downtown to the neighbourhood of Cougar Ridge on the central-south-western edge of the city. As well as the facility itself, the school grounds, the natural parks, and the access to the Rocky Mountains and to housing are all advantages in our Cougar Ridge location. Our school families offer a warm, supportive community and many of our families live near the school, within walking or biking distance.

The Calgary Waldorf School is an Accredited, Full Member School of AWSNA (the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and a Full Member School of WECAN (the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America). We are also a member of AISCA, the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges of Alberta.

We are a unique independent school which receives one-third of our revenue from the Provincial government, as all independent schools in Alberta receive some public funding from the Ministry of Education (“Alberta Education”). Our committed teaching Faculty obtain Alberta Teaching Certification, as is required of all teachers in Alberta, and our Faculty complete Waldorf teacher education as well. The school provides our teachers with financial support towards their Waldorf Teacher Training certification and continuing education in Waldorf studies.

Calgary is a young, growing, and vibrant city of 1.5 million people, with a rich cultural heritage and a strong economy. The traditional farming and ranching base remains intact alongside the newer oil and gas economy. Calgary lives along two rivers, within the geographical transition between the prairies on its eastern side and the foothills on its western side. Our school is less than an hour from the Rocky Mountains, where recreational outdoor pursuits abound. Alberta is known for its beauty, friendliness, energy, resilience, fresh and dry air, clean water, and high number of days of sunshine. Summers are pleasant and warm; winters (though very sunny) can be cold and snowy, but we are regularly warmed by our famous Chinook Winds.

Please join us for a School Tour, a Speaker Series event, or our Waldorf Faire. We look forward to welcoming you to our Calgary Waldorf School.