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).
- Advantages: 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!

📌 Grade School Class Teacher (Ottawa)
🏢 Polaris School and Centre
📍 Ottawa