Job opportunity
Grade School Class Teacher
Polaris School and Centre
Polaris School and Centre is seeking a dedicated and passionate
Grade School Class Teacher
for the 2026-2027 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 teaching experience and comfort in leading a split-grade class.
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 a Waldorf Teacher Training Certification OR Ontario Teacher Certification with at least one year of teaching experience (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in
English ; additional languages, especially
French , are an asset.
Salary & Benefits
Full-time salary:
$48,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with training and experience).
Benefits:
No additional benefits are currently offered.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following to
[email protected]
A
letter of intent
Your
resume
Two
references
We look forward to hearing from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply on source site Grade School Class Teacher
for the 2026-2027 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 teaching experience and comfort in leading a split-grade class.
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 a Waldorf Teacher Training Certification OR Ontario Teacher Certification with at least one year of teaching experience (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in
English ; additional languages, especially
French , are an asset.
Salary & Benefits
Full-time salary:
$48,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with training and experience).
Benefits:
No additional benefits are currently offered.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following to
[email protected]
A
letter of intent
Your
resume
Two
references
We look forward to hearing from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr