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French and PE Teacher

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Duncan, BC
CA$55,000 - CA$75,000/year
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Extended Health and Dental
GRRSP benefits
Tuition remission for eligible dependents

About the role

Founded in 1980, Sunrise Waldorf School is situated on a beautiful seven-acre campus in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan, BC. As a full AWSNA member school and Group One Independent School under the BC Ministry of Education, Sunrise offers Preschool through the middle grades within a rich and artistic Waldorf curriculum. Our mission is “to educate and inspire students to reach their full potential through a rich and artistic Waldorf curriculum.”

Sunrise Waldorf School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative Subject Teacher to join our faculty beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. This position combines French instruction, Physical and Health Education (PHE), and extracurricular athletics within a vibrant and supportive school community.

We are looking for an educator who brings warmth, creativity, and strong pedagogical insight to their work with children. The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons while fostering meaningful relationships grounded in respect, inclusion, and care. An appreciation for Waldorf education and child development is highly valued.

Position Overview

The Subject Teacher will:

  • Teach French language classes for Grades 1–8 through songs, stories, games, movement, conversation, and cultural activities
  • Deliver Physical and Health Education classes for upper elementary and middle grades, informed by both the BC curriculum and Waldorf educational principles
  • Organize and support extracurricular athletics and sports opportunities for students
  • Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff, and administration to support student growth and wellbeing
  • Contribute to the broader life of the school through festivals, events, performances, and community activities

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning, preparation, and delivery of engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons
  • Assessment, documentation, and written reporting of student learning
  • Establishing warm, respectful, and well-managed classroom environments
  • Clear and responsive communication with parents and caregivers
  • Participation in faculty meetings, committees, and collaborative school initiatives
  • Supervision duties supporting student safety and wellbeing
  • Coordination and support of extracurricular sports and athletic programming
  • Ongoing professional development and study

Preferred Qualifications

  • BC Teaching Certificate or eligibility to teach in an independent school setting
  • Bachelor of Education or equivalent training
  • Experience teaching French and/or Physical and Health Education
  • Fluency in oral and written French
  • Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
  • Interest in, training in, or experience with Waldorf education
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a collegial school environment
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: commensurate with qualifications and experience, and FTE %
  • Extended Health and Dental benefits
  • GRRSP benefits
  • Tuition remission for eligible dependents

Sunrise Waldorf School is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fair hiring practices and workplace accessibility.

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to hr@sunrisewaldorf.org by April 30th 2025.

Pay Range to be determined based on % of FTE and qualifications and experience

Benefits: Extended Health and Dental, GRRSP benefits and tuition remission.

Only applications from Canadian citizens or permanent residents can be considered.

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Posted On

May 08, 2026 07:21 PM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

May 18, 2026 11:30 PM EST/EDT

Openings

1


Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Duncan

School/Location

Sunrise Waldorf School

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Salary

55-75,000

Employment Start Date

August 24, 2026

End Date

06/25/2027

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

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