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Periodically we list Job Postings on our website, the AWSNA website, waldorftoday.com and on our local classifieds.  Please see current opportunities below.

About our school:

The South Shore Waldorf School in Blockhouse is set on the South Shore of Nova Scotia close to the UNESCO town of Lunenburg, the charming small town of Mahone Bay, and about an hour from the city of Halifax. SSWS is a Developing Member of AWSNA and of WECAN.

The school was founded in 1996 with a handful of students and now has students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9. We have a strong mutually supportive community and endless resilience in rising to the challenges and celebrating the joys of maintaining a Waldorf school. In many ways, although we are more than 20 years old, we retain a pioneer spirit.

SSWS is faculty-led with a teaching staff strongly supported by a highly engaged parent body, a small administrative team, and an active board of trustees.

We offer a full Waldorf curriculum from K-8 as well as a weekly Parent and Tot program.

Our school has a strong early childhood program, including a kindergarten-specific class that serves as a bridge to the grades. Our school resides in a century-old building situated on six acres with an organic garden, woodland area, and an outdoor amphitheatre.

Our school community is vibrant and strong, and we regularly come together for festivals, parent evenings, farmer’s markets, social gatherings and events.

If you are interested in employment at SSWS, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our school through our website.

Interested applicants should send a resumé, three (3) professional references, copies of relevant certificates, and a letter of intent to: admin@waldorfns.org 
Please use the Job Title as your subject line.

 

CLASS TEACHER- SPLIT GRADE 5-6 CLASS

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

South Shore Waldorf School is warmly welcoming a new or experienced Waldorf teacher to take the grade 5-6 class at the beginning of the new school year. The start date for preparations is July 1st, 2024. The new school year begins September 3, 2024.

This class is made up of a lovely group of students and dedicated families, many of whom have been with the school for a number of years. 

We are seeking a class teacher with strong organizational and classroom management skills who can create a warm, gentle, and structured environment for children and can teach with confidence. As a Waldorf teacher, the candidate should feel comfortable in singing, handwork skills, art, and movement arts and enjoy the outdoors. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, Waldorf teacher training, and experience teaching a Waldorf grades program. Candidates who have a serious interest in Waldorf education, are experienced educators, and have a willingness to attend teacher training will be considered.

Candidates should enjoy working as part of a team with teachers and parents in the day to day running of the school, a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, mentorship, and the willingness to enter wholeheartedly into the life of an alternative school community.

The successful candidate must have recent Vulnerable Sector Record and Child Abuse Record Checks and valid CPR-First Aid training (copies required at time of hiring).

RESPONSIBILITIES, SALARY AND BENEFITS

Responsibilities include planning and implementing the appropriate Waldorf curriculum for the class, communicating with parents and providing verbal reports during parent-teacher interviews and written end-of-year report cards.

In addition, expectations include collaborating with colleagues and attending faculty and other committee meetings, school events, seasonal fairs, and in-service training as required.

Classroom hours from September to June:

Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 3:15 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 1:45 pm

Faculty Meetings are Thursdays 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm and include study. 

Responsibilities, salaries and benefits run from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This is a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal as we are hoping for the teacher to rise with the class into the upper grades. All new employees are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

Salary is determined based on qualifications and years of experience and is in the range of $36,000 – $39,000 per annum. Faculty receive tuition adjustments for their children who attend our school. 

We would love to speak with you about the position and our community. Apply now!

Applications will be accepted immediately, followed by interviews.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume to the attention of the Grade 5-6 Hiring Committee at the address below, together with a handwritten short biography, an outline as to how you feel your abilities, talents and interests can contribute to our school community and three references.

Grade 5-6 Class Hiring Committee,

South Shore Waldorf School

P.O Box 177,64 School Rd.

Blockhouse, Nova Scotia, Canada, B0J 1E0

OR ELECTRONICALLY: hiring.commitee@waldorfns.org with the subject line “Grade 5-6 Class.”

 

The South Shore Waldorf School is seeking a Communications Coordinator effective immediately.  We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, highly flexible, and able to manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.  Experience in a Waldorf or other school setting is preferred.

Skills & Qualifications: 

  • 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Exceptional time management skills and punctuality.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and the ability to work independently.
  • Competent IT skills, e.g. Excel, Word, Google Suite, Mailchimp

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participates in all aspects of school life 
  • Flexible in supporting the school administrative functions as needed.
  • Carries out the enrollment process for new and returning students
  • Organize, coordinate, schedule and perform a wide variety of tasks and office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations. 

Depending on need, some of the duties may include:

  • Front Office Manager
  • Manage reception (in-person + phone) of families, students, visitors and direct them to the appropriate party.
  • Delivery support: Student lunches, forgotten items, packages, mail.
  • Last-minute teacher support: copies, etc.
  • Provide coordination support to faculty (family communication, event logistics support, field trip support).
  • Maintain a monthly newsletter to families and friends of the school.

This position is 30 hours per week, year-round.  

Salary in the range of $26,000 – $28,500 annually 

South Shore Waldorf School is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and we welcome applications from all interested individuals.  

For further information a detailed job description or to apply to the position please contact board.secretary@waldorfns.org

Part-time French Language Teacher

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Language teacher is responsible for lesson preparations and instruction, working within the framework of Waldorf education and curriculum. The teacher will work with the Class Teachers and prepare oral and written reports at regular intervals during the year. There are some administrative and supervisory duties in addition to teaching responsibilities.

DETAILS:

  • French classes will be 4 classes/week in the grade 4-5 classe and 2 classes/week in a combined grade 6-7 and grade 8-9 class. Classes are 45 minutes per class.
  • 15 minutes of paid preparation time per class is included in the salary.
  • Exact salary is dependent on the amount and type of previous teaching experiences as well as the final workload.
  • Potential for this 10-month contract to lead to a permanent position.
  • Potential for this position to increase to include 4 classes/week teaching the grades 1-3 students.
  • Potential for this position to include middle school math teaching (see separate job posting).
  • Potential for this position to also include additional substitute teaching.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

  • A University Bachelor Degree, and at least two years teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Previous experience in a Waldorf/Steiner school or knowledge of Waldorf education is an asset.
  • Ideally, a candidate will have Waldorf Teacher Education certification, or demonstrated abilities in the application of the pedagogical underpinnings of a Waldorf program.
  • Creative, flexible person with initiative.
  • A willingness and proven ability to work within a community environment.
  • Skills in classroom management and discipline follow-through.

 

Mentoring and opportunities for professional development will be available.

The successful candidate must have recent Vulnerable Sector Record and Child Abuse Record Checks and valid CPR-First Aid training (copies required at time of hiring).

All new employees are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

TO APPLY

Please send your resume to the attention of the “Part Time French Language Teacher” Hiring Committee at the address below, together with a handwritten short biography, an outline as to how you feel your abilities, talents, and interests can contribute to our school community and three references.

French Language Teacher Hiring Committee,

South Shore Waldorf School

P.O Box 177,64 School Rd.

Blockhouse, Nova Scotia, Canada, B0J 1E0

OR ELECTRONICALLY: faculty@waldorfns.org with the subject line “French Language Teacher Hiring Committee.”

Substitute Teacher

We welcome substitute teacher applications all year long.

If you are interested in Substitute Teaching at the South Shore Waldorf School:

  • Submit your resumé electronically via email to admin@waldorfns.org
  • Include information about your knowledge of, experience with, and/or interest in Waldorf education. 
  • Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks will be required if accepted.

Please familiarize yourself with our school by reading through our website. For more information about Waldorf education, Waldorf schools, and Waldorf teacher training, please visit the website of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America at www.waldorfeducation.org

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Contact us today for more information about our school, or if you are ready to enrol. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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