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.

“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.”
— Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, Principle 7.
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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

Grade 1 Teacher

Waldorf Academy is seeking a full-time elementary school teacher for First Grade in the 2026-27 school year. Ideally, candidates will hold Waldorf teaching qualification and experience, and/or Ontario College of Teachers credentials, or equivalent international qualification. We are seeking a teacher who:

● Understands and practices Waldorf pedagogy with imagination and integrity
● Teaches with artistry, curiosity, and reverence for the unfolding of each child
● Values collaboration, reflection, and professional growth within a dedicated faculty
● Is a steady presence in the classroom, managing with care and kindness
● Has strong parent and community communication practices.

Waldorf Academy is an Associate Member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Waldorf Academy is a well-established independent school in midtown Toronto, offering education from early childhood through Grade Eight. Our school is committed to cultivating curiosity, creativity, and compassion through a living curriculum that approaches learning through the head, heart, and hands of each child.

Faculty are supported through mentoring, ongoing professional development, and a vibrant collegial community. Classroom support and mentoring will be provided. Compensation includes salary based on experience and qualifications, Health benefits, RRSP contribution, vacation aligned with school and summer breaks, and consideration of tuition remission for one child. Waldorf Academy is committed to equity, inclusion, and the safe and healthy development of every child. All positions require a valid Vulnerable Sector Check and eligibility to work in Canada.

Application Details

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to
careers@waldorfacademy.org

Applications will be accepted until February 14, 2026. Please note, interviews will begin in January 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Start date of: August 2026

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