Kindergarten Assistant Teacher24hrs per week, September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (excluding the month of January)Wayfinders Learning Community at Meadowstone FarmSalt Spring Island, British Columbia, CanadaA rare chance to nurture, create, and live Waldorf early childhood education.Wayfinders is seeking a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher to join our growing, nature‐rooted learning community at Meadowstone Farm. This is not a conventional assistant role—it is an invitation to help cultivate a living, breathing early childhood environment grounded in Waldorf principles, seasonal rhythms, imaginative play, and the richness of land‐based learning.Accommodation is available for teachers who wish to relocate to Salt Spring Island.About the RoleSupport a mixed‐age kindergarten class of ~16–20 children (ages 4–6)Work closely alongside a Lead Kindergarten Teacher with over 30 years of experience in Waldorf early learning.Help guide indoor and outdoor kindergarten activities including:circlestorytellingpractical workhandcraftsbakinggardeningimaginative playAssist in creating and maintaining a calm, beautiful, rhythmical kindergarten environmentSupport children socially, emotionally, and practically throughout the dayParticipate in a Waldorf‐inspired early childhood program deeply connected to nature, farm life, and seasonal rhythmsWhat Makes Wayfinders UniqueFarm + Forest School IntegrationChildren spend much of their day outdoors—gardening, building, exploring ecosystems, wildcrafting, and participating in real farm life.True Mixed‐Age LearningA dynamic, relationship‐rich environment where younger children learn through imitation and older children grow through responsibility and leadership.Creative AutonomyTeachers are given real freedom to shape curriculum and rhythms based on the needs of the children, the seasons,



and the opportunities of the land.Collaborative Teaching ModelYou are not alone—you will work closely with an experienced Lead Kindergarten Teacher alongside a team of educators, handwork teachers, and nature mentors.A Living CommunityWayfinders is embedded in a vibrant farm community with engaged families, seasonal festivals, and a shared commitment to meaningful education.A Pioneering SpiritThis is a chance to be part of a new paradigm in education—intimate, place‐based, family‐integrated, and deeply human.Who You AreExperienced working with young children, ideally in Waldorf, early childhood, or outdoor education settingsInspired by child development, imagination, rhythm, and artistic approaches to learningComfortable working in a mixed‐age, flexible environmentDrawn to nature‐based and experiential educationWarm, grounded, practical, and collaborative, with a genuine love of childrenThe SettingWayfinders is located at Meadowstone Farm on Salt Spring Island, a place of extraordinary natural beauty. The land includes gardens, open fields, forest, and ocean views—offering endless inspiration for learning and living.Located in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Salt Spring Island offers a rare blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and intentional living. Known for its thriving arts community, organic farms, renowned Saturday Market, ocean beaches, and old‐growth forests, the island attracts people seeking a slower, more connected lifestyle.Residents enjoy:local foodoutdoor adventurelive musicartisan shopsa strong culture of creativity, sustainability, and communityWhy This Role MattersThis is more than an assistant teaching job.It is an opportunity to:Help shape a living model of educationSupport children and families in a more connected way of lifeHelp create an early childhood environment where beauty, rhythm, and meaning are centralBe part of a close‐knit, values‐driven communityTo ApplyPlease send us an email with your expression of interest and resume. Contact: [email protected]

📌 Waldorf Kindergarten Assistant (Fulford Harbour)
🏢 Wayfinders
📍 Fulford Harbour