Lower School Games Teacher

Lower School Class Teacher
Part-time
Starting September 2026

Position

Description:


The games teacher is responsible for leading a class of up to 24 students in engaging, developmentally appropriate movement and games lessons. You will evaluate each child’s progress, and report to parents in writing as required. You will contribute to pedagogical, child and curriculum study. You may have administrative duties as well as your teaching responsibilities. You will attend all faculty meetings and assist with other school events.

About Our School:
Toronto Waldorf School, founded in 1968, serves 350 students and their parents from birth through Grade 12. We are located just North of Toronto, Ontario on 18 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, 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 lower school movement teacher.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

· Demonstrated ability to work within a community environment.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to bring forward the 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.

· Bachelor of Education or equivalent.

· Waldorf Teacher Education certification, or commitment to becoming Waldorf certified.

Responsibilities:

· Teach games classes in grade one through five, and possibly other subjects.

· Evaluate each student’s physical, emotional and social progress on an ongoing basis.

· Report to parents regularly through written reports and participate in interviews as required.

· As necessary, liaise with colleagues and other professionals to address the needs of individual children

· As part of the Lower School and full Faculty contribute to pedagogical, child, and curriculum study

· Perform a designated number of duties, recess and administrative, in addition to teaching responsibilities.

· Attend all faculty meetings and assist with school events wherever possible.

Compensation:
Salary range is $50,000 to $82,533 based on years of experience. Benefits plan includes RSP contribution, health, vision and dental coverage including tuition remission.