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 extra 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!

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