Physical Education Teacher
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About the role
Location: Vancouver Waldorf School, North Vancouver, BC
Start Date: Beginning of the 2026–2027 School Year
Salary: $25,333.00 – $38,882.00 per year, based on experience, training and final FTE
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Schedule: Two days per week
Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS), located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for a permanent part-time position for Grades 2-8. The available position will commence with the start of the 2026/2027 School year, with teaching 2 days per week.
The applicant must have training in Physical Education. Waldorf teaching experience is preferred, and the applicant will be expected to prepare and deliver lesson plans per the Waldorf and BC Ministry of Education curriculums. The applicant must have the ability to work with children with a range of abilities across the different age groups.
In addition to teaching the Waldorf School Physical Education curriculum to students in Grades 2-8, other duties will include:
Attendance at planning and training days during the two weeks prior to the first day of school Evaluation of student progress, oral and written report writing and parent meetings Manage facility bookings with North Van Recreation Centre Parent interaction Recess supervision (negotiable) Committee work Attendance at department and faculty meetings and school-specific events outside of regular teaching hours Regular professional development sessions
Skills Required Include
Bachelor’s degree in Education
BC Teaching Certificate or ability to qualify Experience with and/or knowledge of Waldorf Education Experience with Spacial Dynamics movement theory
Teachers at VWS must be certified to teach in BC. If you are not a certified teacher but possess an undergraduate degree in your subject area or have completed your Waldorf Teacher Training, you can apply online for a Subject or System Restricted Certificate for independent schools.
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits after 3 months
Pension matching program after 1 year (for 0.75 FTE or greater) Professional development and mentoring opportunities Supportive and collaborative faculty culture
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to hrc@vws.ca.
Please also attach your BC teacher certification or, if this is not yet available, a brief note in your cover letter on the anticipated timeline of your certificate.
For more information about working at VWS, visit our Employment Opportunities page.
Contact: 604-985-7435 | hrc@vws.ca
VWS Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Vancouver Waldorf School continually strives to be an equitable organization, providing educational environments where all community members experience a sense of belonging and contribution. In this spirit, we welcome, value, support, and affirm all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and challenge all inequity to create and strengthen our diverse and vibrant community, where the humanity of every individual is honoured. This includes but is not limited to all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, economic backgrounds, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
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About Vancouver Waldorf School
At the Vancouver Waldorf School, students embark on a unique and enriching educational journey from an early age. With a focus on imaginative play and grace in the earlychildhood years, students gradually develop a deep appreciation for the world around them, fostering a sense of reverence and respect for life. As they grow, this foundation lays the groundwork for a challenging and fulfilling grade school and high school academic experience, preparing young people to reach their full potential as learners, individuals, and members of the wider community.
With a curriculum that integrates artistic activities and the movement arts, the Vancouver Waldorf School offers a well-rounded education that engages students on physical, emotional, and intellectual levels. The close relationship between students and teachers fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages exploration and challenges students to reach new heights. Based on the philosophy of Dr. Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the Vancouver Waldorf School is part of an international network of over 1000 schools worldwide, offering a unique and holistic approach to education since 1968.
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Physical Education Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Vancouver Waldorf School, North Vancouver, BC
Start Date: Beginning of the 2026–2027 School Year
Salary: $25,333.00 – $38,882.00 per year, based on experience, training and final FTE
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Schedule: Two days per week
Vancouver Waldorf School (VWS), located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for a permanent part-time position for Grades 2-8. The available position will commence with the start of the 2026/2027 School year, with teaching 2 days per week.
The applicant must have training in Physical Education. Waldorf teaching experience is preferred, and the applicant will be expected to prepare and deliver lesson plans per the Waldorf and BC Ministry of Education curriculums. The applicant must have the ability to work with children with a range of abilities across the different age groups.
In addition to teaching the Waldorf School Physical Education curriculum to students in Grades 2-8, other duties will include:
Attendance at planning and training days during the two weeks prior to the first day of school Evaluation of student progress, oral and written report writing and parent meetings Manage facility bookings with North Van Recreation Centre Parent interaction Recess supervision (negotiable) Committee work Attendance at department and faculty meetings and school-specific events outside of regular teaching hours Regular professional development sessions
Skills Required Include
Bachelor’s degree in Education
BC Teaching Certificate or ability to qualify Experience with and/or knowledge of Waldorf Education Experience with Spacial Dynamics movement theory
Teachers at VWS must be certified to teach in BC. If you are not a certified teacher but possess an undergraduate degree in your subject area or have completed your Waldorf Teacher Training, you can apply online for a Subject or System Restricted Certificate for independent schools.
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits after 3 months
Pension matching program after 1 year (for 0.75 FTE or greater) Professional development and mentoring opportunities Supportive and collaborative faculty culture
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to hrc@vws.ca.
Please also attach your BC teacher certification or, if this is not yet available, a brief note in your cover letter on the anticipated timeline of your certificate.
For more information about working at VWS, visit our Employment Opportunities page.
Contact: 604-985-7435 | hrc@vws.ca
VWS Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Vancouver Waldorf School continually strives to be an equitable organization, providing educational environments where all community members experience a sense of belonging and contribution. In this spirit, we welcome, value, support, and affirm all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and challenge all inequity to create and strengthen our diverse and vibrant community, where the humanity of every individual is honoured. This includes but is not limited to all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, economic backgrounds, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
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About Vancouver Waldorf School
At the Vancouver Waldorf School, students embark on a unique and enriching educational journey from an early age. With a focus on imaginative play and grace in the earlychildhood years, students gradually develop a deep appreciation for the world around them, fostering a sense of reverence and respect for life. As they grow, this foundation lays the groundwork for a challenging and fulfilling grade school and high school academic experience, preparing young people to reach their full potential as learners, individuals, and members of the wider community.
With a curriculum that integrates artistic activities and the movement arts, the Vancouver Waldorf School offers a well-rounded education that engages students on physical, emotional, and intellectual levels. The close relationship between students and teachers fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages exploration and challenges students to reach new heights. Based on the philosophy of Dr. Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), the Vancouver Waldorf School is part of an international network of over 1000 schools worldwide, offering a unique and holistic approach to education since 1968.