Classroom Teacher (Elementary) Part time or Full Time

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Classroom Teacher Required for the 2023-24 school year (K-9)

Substitute Teachers for the remainder of the 2022-23 year and or for the upcoming 2023-24 school year

Founded in 2010, the Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton (WISE) is a solidly established and growing school that fosters an environment where the whole child (head, hands and heart) is nourished. The school is supported by a vibrant and caring group of teachers and parents, serving children from kindergarten to grade 9. The individual must be passionate about, and or interested in learning and implementing Waldorf pedagogy. In-house mentoring is also provided. We invite you to bring your talents, energy and enthusiasm to help us prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of their future.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education Degree
• Must have a current Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with confidence
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Creativity and independence in lesson planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience or interest in teaching music or art is an asset
• Waldorf knowledge and experience is preferred, however training is also available.

Salary and Benefits:

• The starting salary is $60,000 + per year for full- time role.
• Employees working 0.5 FTE or greater are eligible for the WESE Employee Health Benefits Program.

Hours and Length of Year:

• Classroom contact hours are from 8:00 AM- 4:00 AM
• Classes run September to June.

To Apply: In order to be considered for a position, please ensure that the following are sent in with your application

• Resume and cover letter.
• Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Police records check for vulnerable sector completed within the last 6 months.
• Reference letters and/ or reference contact info.
• Practicum notes if you have any.
• First Aid- level C or receipt for registration in an upcoming course. Feel free to apply without this document in hand as it is possible to complete prior to your start date.
• A brief note outlining the grades you are most interested in or comfortable teaching or substitute teaching with - (from kindergarten to grade 9).
• Please specify if you are looking for a classroom teacher position or substitute teaching role and your availability for subbing during the upcoming year. Please also indicate your experience or if you would be comfortable teaching or guest teaching in the following specialty classes such as French, Music, or Handworks/ Woodwork. Thank you.

** Please label each document separately so they can be easily identified.

Thanks so much and we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• French (Not necessary, but an asset for substitute teaching) (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Teaching Certificate (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-02
Expected start date: 2023-08-14