Wrenport Academy is a small, relationship-centered micro-school rooted in attachment, curiosity, and child-led learning. We believe that in the right environment, with thoughtful guidance and nurturing, children grow into confident, capable, and authentic individuals.
Our approach blends
- Inquiry-based, emergent learning
- Reggio-inspired philosophy (setting as the third teacher)
- Structured literacy grounded in the Science of Reading (Orton-Gillingham informed)
- Daily outdoor, nature-focused experiences
- An attachment-based, co-regulated classroom environment
We are not bound by a rigid curriculum. Instead, we honour each child’s developmental readiness, interests, and pace—creating a responsive and deeply engaging learning experience.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a thoughtful, reflective educator who sees teaching as both an art and a practice of continuous inquiry. This role is ideal for someone who values connection over control, curiosity over compliance, and depth over speed.
You are someone who:
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Views behaviour through an attachment and co-regulation lens
- Is inspired by child-led, inquiry-based learning
- Is comfortable stepping outside traditional teaching models
- Finds joy in spending extended time outdoors in all seasons
- Sees yourself as a guide, collaborator, and researcher alongside children
Key Responsibilities
- Co-create a responsive, emergent curriculum based on student interests
- Deliver explicit, systematic literacy instruction using structured literacy approaches
- Design meaningful provocations and learning experiences
- Support children’s social-emotional development through connection and co-regulation
- Facilitate outdoor learning and community-based exploration
- Document and reflect on student learning (pedagogical documentation)
- Build strong partnerships with families as co-educators
Qualifications & Experience
- OCT certification (preferred but not required for the right candidate), RECEs encouraged to apply
- Please ONLY apply if you have a background in early years or elementary education
Knowledge of:
- Inquiry-based and/or Reggio-inspired approaches
- Structured literacy / Science of Reading
- Child development and attachment theory
- Experience in alternative education settings is an asset
What Makes This Role Unique
- Small class sizes and deeply personalized learning
- Time and space to build meaningful relationships
- Professional autonomy and creative freedom
- A collaborative, values-driven environment
- The opportunity to help shape and grow an innovative micro-school
How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief statement of your educational philosophy to:
[email protected] In your application, we encourage you to share how your approach to teaching aligns with Wrenport Academy’s values and vision.
At Wrenport Academy, we believe that when children feel safe, they take risks, ask questions, and grow into who they are meant to be. We are looking for a teacher who believes this too.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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