Primary Class Teacher (Grades 1–5)24hrs 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 opportunity to teach, create, and live Waldorf education.Wayfinders is seeking a Primary Class Teacher (Grades 1–5) to join our growing, nature-rooted learning community at Meadowstone Farm. This is not a conventional classroom role—it is an invitation to co-create a living, breathing education grounded in Waldorf principles, forest school rhythms, and the richness of land-based learning.About the RoleTeach a mixed-age class of ~20 children (ages 7–11)Lead two daily Main Lesson blocks:Ages 7–8 (Grades 1–2)Ages 9–11 (Grades 3–5)Co-teach in partnership with a seasoned nature education guide, integrating academic and outdoor learningDesign and deliver a Waldorf-inspired curriculum which covers literacy and numeracy within a model of place-based educationCollaborate with handwork and woodwork specialists, and be part of a full Waldorf-inspired program including kindergartenWhat Makes Wayfinders UniqueFarm + Forest School Integration: Children spend half their day immersed in nature—gardening, building, exploring ecosystems, and participating in real farm life.True Mixed-Age Learning: A energetic, relationship-rich classroom where children grow through mentorship, imitation, and leadership.Creative Autonomy: Teachers are given real freedom to shape curriculum based on their interests,



the seasons, and the opportunities of the land.Collaborative Teaching Model: You are not alone—you will share the class with an experienced naturalist and have the support of seasoned handwork and woodwork teachers.A Living Community: Wayfinders is embedded in a vibrant farm community with engaged families, seasonal festivals, and a shared commitment to meaningful education.A Pioneering Spirit: This is a chance to be part of a new paradigm in education—intimate, place-based, family-integrated, and deeply human.Who You AreA Waldorf-trained teacher, or a certified teacher eager to pursue Waldorf professional developmentInspired by child development, imagination, and artistic teaching approachesComfortable working in a mixed-age, flexible environmentDrawn to nature-based and experiential educationCreative, warm, and self-directed, with a genuine love of childrenExcited to co-create rather than replicateThe 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.Why This Role MattersThis is more than a teaching job.It is an opportunity to:Help shape a living model of educationSupport children and families in a more connected way of lifeTeach in a setting where beauty, rhythm, and meaning are centralBe part of a close-knit, values-driven community

📌 Grades Teacher For Waldorf Farm School (Fulford Harbour)
🏢 Wayfinders
📍 Fulford Harbour