Physical and Health Education Teacher – part time

Physical and Health Education Teacher – part time

Job Category:
Lower School:
Grades 1-5 and Middle School:
Grades 6-8

Part-time Physical and Health Education (PHE) Teacher for the  school year

* temporary position covering a medical leave*

Sunrise Waldorf School is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and Waldorf‑aligned Physical and Health Education Teacher to join our vibrant school community. We are looking for an educator (for around 2 days, or towards a .4) who brings strong pedagogical insight, a deep respect for child development, and a genuine enthusiasm for physical and health education. The successful candidate will teach PHE to students across a range of ages and abilities, delivering both the BC Ministry of Education PHE curriculum and the Waldorf Physical Education program informed by Spacial Dynamics® principles.

Our ideal teacher cultivates warm, supportive relationships, demonstrates effective classroom and behaviour management, and actively contributes to the collaborative, community‑oriented culture that defines Sunrise Waldorf School. Teachers commit to understanding and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation.

Founded in 1980, Sunrise Waldorf School sits on a beautiful seven‑acre campus in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan, BC. We are a full AWSNA member school and a Group One Independent School under the BC Ministry of Education. Our Mission: “To educate and inspire students to reach their full potential through a rich and artistic Waldorf curriculum.” All employees uphold our school Philosophy, Mission, and Values, contributing to a warm, inclusive, and child‑centered community.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoughtful planning, preparation, and delivery of developmentally appropriate PHE lessons from grade 4 and up
• Positive student engagement and classroom management skills
• Clear and responsive communication with parents, including scheduled meetings
• Assessment and documentation of student learning, including written reports
• Active participation in supervision duties to support the safety and wellbeing of students
• Ongoing commitment to professional development

Ideal Qualifications

• Waldorf Teacher Training or experience teaching in a Waldorf school
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent training
• BC Teaching Certificate or eligibility
• Strong behaviour management skills grounded in compassion and relationship
• Understanding of child development from a Waldorf lens

Sunrise Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Only applications from Canadian citizens or residents will be considered. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those shortlisted will be contacted.