**Knowledge or experience in Waldorf education an asset**

Must reside in Ontario!

Forest and farm alternative school.

Looking for a warm, loving and kind farm and forest teacher for a Waldorf- Inspired, nature & farm Private School in Schomberg/Tottenham area

Behavioural Management skills an asset

Grade 1-7

Start Date: November 9th

To qualify, you must:

- Be willing to work Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm
- Love the outdoors
- Be open to spending time outdoors in all weather conditions to care and supervise children
- Confident in a group and have positive and clear classroom management skills
- Class of 10 plus children. Ages 6-12
- Have experience with caring for children and be able to comfort children needing connection and support
- Create a warm and loving classroom- Classroom management skills a must
- Holistic minded
- Love and honour childhood through a nature/Waldorf inspired curriculum - We provide training and ongoing mentoring
- Be hard working and able to jump in and assist with various tasks related to cleaning, cooking, stacking wood, feeding chickens, and other duties that may come up each day. Able to lift 60 lb loads and do farm chores with children, hike our woods, and do garden work as we care for all our own spaces and gardens
- Farm work- sheep, chickens, donkey

Knowledge of Waldorf education and experience in a Waldorf setting is a huge asset!!

Waldorf training provided

Applicants must have training or demonstrated experience supporting children’s behaviour and managing classroom dynamics.



We’re seeking someone who can understand what may be contributing to a child’s difficulties and work alongside teachers to put practical, consistent strategies in place.

The role includes helping children with emotional regulation, transitions, peer conflict, following boundaries and participating positively in classroom life. Our needs involve mild to moderate behavioural challenges, with an emphasis on calm guidance, early intervention and trusting relationships.

Waldorf training is not required. An interest in Waldorf education is essential, and on-site mentors provide guidance and support.

Teaching Assistant — Behaviour Support & Farm and Forest Leadership

The Forest Courtyard Initiative | Tottenham, OntarioMonday–Friday | Grades 1–7

The Forest Courtyard Initiative, a Waldorf-inspired farm and forest school, is seeking a warm, confident educator with strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.

This hands-on role combines teaching assistance, support for everyday behavioural challenges, and leadership of farm and forest activities. We’re looking for someone who loves the outdoors, builds trusting relationships with children, and provides calm guidance and consistent boundaries.





Responsibilities

● Support classroom learning, daily rhythms and transitions.

● Help children develop self-regulation, navigate peer relationships and manage mild to moderate behavioural challenges.

● Work alongside teachers to maintain a caring, well-managed classroom.

● Lead engaging farm and forest activities for Grades 1–7.

● Confidently carry out stable chores and animal care, safely guiding children’s participation.

● Safely start, supervise and fully extinguish outdoor fires.

What you bring

● Experience in teaching, educational assistance, behaviour support, child and youth work, or a related field.

● Strong classroom management and group leadership skills.

● A patient, caring approach paired with confidence and clear boundaries.

● Practical experience with stable chores, animal care and outdoor fire safety.

● Ability to safely lift 40 lbs as part of farm and reliable duties.

● A love of the outdoors and comfort working outside throughout the seasons.

● An interest in Waldorf education.

● Reliability, initiative and strong communication skills.

No previous Waldorf training is necessary. On-site mentors provide guidance and support.

Please send your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your classroom support and farm or outdoor experience to [email protected].

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Forest & Farm Teacher's Assistant - Grade 1-7 Alternative School (Tottenham)
🏢 The Forest Courtyard Initiative
📍 Tottenham