Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining our vibrant and engaged staff community. Please check this site regularly for positions we are seeking to fill. If there is a position for which you would like to apply, please email your resumé, CV and a letter of interest to careers@waldorfacademy.org. Please note that we require all our staff to hold a valid Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), and for Childcare employment, you must hold ECE credentials. For all positions, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates in advance. We cannot respond immediately to all enquiries, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to welcoming passionate educators to our collegial and supportive community.
“Collaboration and shared responsibility provide the foundations of school leadership and governance. Faculty, staff, and the board share responsibility for guiding and leading the school…. Governance of the school is structured and implemented in a manner that both cultivates collaboration and is effective.”
We currently have the following opportunities available:
Supply teacher -
Do you love teaching engaged and curious children? Join us!
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required). Waldorf Teacher Training Certification or significant progress toward certification (preferred). Bachelor of Education member of the OCT (preferred).
• Experience: Previous experience teaching in a Waldorf school or familiarity with Waldorf education. Experience teaching elementary-aged children is highly desirable.
Skills and Attributes:
• Strong understanding of child development, particularly the nine-year change.
• Ability to engage students through storytelling, artistic expression, and experiential learning.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Clear and compassionate communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Please send resume and cover letter to info@waldorfacademy.org
Director of Admission, Marketing and Communications -
Start Date: November 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Nov. 6th, 2025
Location: Waldorf Academy, 250 Madison Ave. Toronto
The Director of Admission is responsible for student enrollment at Waldorf Academy and Childcare. The Director of Admission will design and implement a strategy to recruit and retain students leading to full enrollment in all grades at Waldorf Academy. This position is the first point of contact for prospective families, engaging and guiding them through the enrollment process. The Director of Admission is responsible to generate interest in the school through the design and implementation of marketing and outreach programs. The Director of Admission will build community and participate in the life of the school.
Essential Job Duties
Set enrollment goals with the School Director and in alignment with the strategic plan.
Develop and execute a marketing and enrollment plan including budgeting and tracking.
Manage all areas of enrollment including admissions and retention
Develop and maintain website and social media campaigns
Edit and promote the school through the Windows into Waldorf newsletter
Publicize and promote all school events via printed or electronic media
Create marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, etc.
Collect and coordinate material for school displays for outreach
Track marketing and outreach performance
Report monthly to the School Director
Coordinate teachers and staff participation in marketing events
Other duties as assigned.
Admissions
Design and track data for strategic Admission process including inquiry, application, offer and admission.
Work with Finance department and Academic leadership to on-board new students and families
Arrange and schedule school tours and interviews as appropriate.
Arrange Open House events and visiting days for students
Bring recommendations for admissions to the Director and Pedagogical Lead
Create and send enrollment contracts
Track applications in progress from interest to enrollment
Retention
Engage the current community to encourage re-enrollment.
Maintain and update enrollment projections
Participate on the Tuition Assistance Committee
Conduct and analyze exit interviews to identify attrition patterns and communicate findings to Director, faculty and administration
Plan, oversee, and coordinate staff and volunteers for enrollment events such as open houses, visiting days, etc
Attend weekly faculty meeting and various school meetings as needed
Serve on school and Board committees as required.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
Five years experience in the Admission and Marketing field.
Experience in Waldorf or Academic institutions is an asset.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of principles of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups, private and public agencies, parents and the general public
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form, as well as the ability to promote the school and its mission creatively and effectively while inspiring enthusiasm in prospective families
Event planning experience on a large and small scale
The ability to deal with people with tact, courtesy, and confidentiality
Strength in technology, database, and web applications required.
Occasional evenings and weekends required.
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to change gears quickly
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5 years experience
Knowledge of Waldorf school philosophy, including administrative and educational principles, techniques and methods an asset.
Employment Details
This is a full time, salaried position. Waldorf Academy offers health insurance benefits and participation in a retirement program.
To Apply: Email Resume and Cover letter to: careers @ waldorfacademy.org
