Elementary Class Teacher : 2023-24

Classroom Teacher for the 2023-24 Upcoming 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 may also be 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, 5 days a week. Classes run September to June. Responsibilities : Providing reports for parents during parent-teacher interviews Attend faculty / committee meetings, school events, seasonal fairs, and in-service training as required Ensure that all Equivalent Learning Outcome documentation is up to date as required by Alberta Education To Apply : In order to be considered for this position, please ensure that the following are submitted 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 with - (from Kindergarten to Grade 9). Please indicate if you have any additional interest or skills in the following areas : French, Music, Art, Handworks, (Knitting etc) Woodworking, Cooking, Outdoor Education etc. These skills are not necessary for all teaching roles , but can simply be helpful in finding a most suitable role, or in the event occasional substitute teaching is required in any specialty classes or in an upcoming elective class.
• 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, Contract