Jr High Classroom Teacher Required for the 2025-26 school year (K-9 school)
Temp position till February with possibility of extension.
Founded in 2010, the WISE Charter School of Edmonton (WISE) is a solidly established and growing school that fosters an environment where the whole child (head, hands and heart) is nourished. The school is supported by a vibrant and caring group of teachers and parents, serving children from kindergarten to grade 9. The individual must be passionate about, and or interested in learning and implementing Waldorf pedagogy. In-house mentoring is also provided. We invite you to bring your talents, energy and enthusiasm to help us prepare children for the opportunities and challenges of their future.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education Degree
Must have a current Alberta Teaching Certificate
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with confidence
Excellent classroom management skills
Creativity and independence in lesson planning skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience or interest in music or art is an asset
Waldorf knowledge/interest in learning more about the Waldorf pedagogy is preferred, however training is also available.
Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary is $60,000 + per year for a full-time role.
Employees working 0.5 FTE or greater are eligible for the Employee Health Benefits Program.
Hours and Length of Year:
To Apply: In order to be considered for a position, please ensure that the following are sent in with your application
Resume and cover letter.
Alberta Teaching Certificate.
Police records check for vulnerable sector completed within the last 6 months.
Reference letters and/ or reference contact info.
Practicum notes if you have any.
First Aid- Standard level C or receipt for registration in an upcoming course. Feel free to apply without this document in hand as it is possible to complete prior to your start date.
**A brief note outlining the grades you are most interested in or comfortable teaching (from kindergarten to grade 9).
Please note that we also have substitute teaching opportunities for the remainder of the 2025 school year so if you have availability or interest in this, please indicate your current availability for subbing.
Please also indicate your experience, or if you would be comfortable teaching or guest teaching in the following specialty classes: Outdoor Education, Art, Singing, French, Music, Handwork/ Woodwork, Knitting, or Photography. Please feel free to share any other interests you may have! These additional skills are not necessary for the teaching role but it is helpful to learn more about your interests! Thank you.
** Please label each document separately if possible so they can be easily identified.
Thank you so much and we look forward to hearing from you!
