Career Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining our vibrant and engaged 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.

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We currently have the following opportunities available:

At Waldorf Academy, we are famous for our music programme, and how it weaves through the curriculum. As our school grows, we are on the search for the ideal:

Music Teacher

Location: Toronto, ON
Full time position, 40 hours per week.

Overall Position Objective

The Music Specialist fosters community, musicianship, and a genuine love of music among our students from Grade 1 through Grade 8. This position is ideal for a musician and educator who is looking to bring their practice into a purposeful, arts-rich school environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Planning and teaching developmentally appropriate music classes for Grades 1–8

  • Directing music for school festivals, celebrations, and seasonal events

  • Collaborating with class teachers to support musical elements in class plays and performances

  • Participating in faculty meetings and school events where faculty attendance is expected

  • Providing timely and meaningful feedback on student progress to parents

  • Actively seeking professional development opportunities, including Waldorf teacher training

  • Other duties as assigned

Process to Apply

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.

  • A current Vulnerable Sector Check and first aid certificate are required for this post.

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

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