Job Description

Polaris School and Centre is seeking a dedicated and passionate  Grade School Class Teacher  for the 2025-2026 school year.

Founded in 2018, Polaris is a small, independent  Waldorf-inspired school  located in the heart of Ottawa. We are a growing and diverse community, committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the  head, heart, and hands  of every child. Our approach emphasizes  hands-on, experiential learning  to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, self-confidence, resilience, creativity, and respect for others and the natural world.

About the Role

 We are looking for a  motivated and experienced educator  who enjoys working with children and thrives in a  collaborative  teaching environment. The ideal candidate is a  Waldorf-trained  and/or  Ontario-certified teacher  with experience teaching in a Waldorf setting and comfort in leading a  split-grade class . Prior experience teaching  multi-grade classes  is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver  main lesson blocks  and additional lessons following  Waldorf pedagogy  and curriculum.
• Engage students through  hands-on, experiential learning , integrating  movement and the arts  into academic subjects.
• Assess student progress and communicate results with students, parents, and faculty.
• Identify and address individual learning needs.
• Participate in  staff meetings, mentoring, and professional development workshops  as required.

Qualifications

• Ideally the completion of  Waldorf Teacher Training Certification  through an  AWSNA-certified  training centre  OR  Ontario Teacher Certification with  at least one year of teaching experience in a Waldorf setting  (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in  English ; additional languages, especially  French , are an asset.

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time salary:  $46,000 – $60,000 (commensurate with training and experience).
• Benefits:  No additional benefits are currently offered.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following to  careers@polarisschool.ca by March 31st :

• A  letter of intent
• Your  resume
• Two  references
• A brief  autobiography

We look forward to hearing from you!

Polaris School and Centre

1805 Gaspe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1K 0A4

613-842-4322

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