Outdoor Ed./Athletics Coordinator & Teacher

at  Whistler Waldorf School

OUTDOOR ED. & ATHLETICS TEACHER /CO-ORDINATOR.

Permanent, Full-time
Join a strong team of experienced and engaged teachers and staff at Whistler Waldorf School in beautiful Whistler, BC. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Outdoor Ed/Athletics Teacher & Coordinator to teach 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) for a term position during 2024 with a possible extending contract for the 2024/2025 school year. This position oversees the administration and implementation of our high school and middle school outdoor educational program as well as the after school/extra curricular athletics programs. In addition, it is responsible for scheduling and often teaching our high school and middle school P.E. program at WWS and in the Whistler community.
WWS offers its faculty professional development, a balanced lifestyle with summer and school holiday breaks, and tuition remission for those applicants who may have children (dependent on contracted hours). Teacher positions start at $50,000-$80,000 depending on experience. Interested candidates should submit your cover letter, resume, teaching certificates and 3 reference letters.

The perfect candidate will be:

• Qualified with 2+ years of teaching/administrative experience and be a fully certified BC teacher (or be eligible to apply for a BC license) with a Bachelor’s degree of Education or equivalent post-secondary graduation, diploma and/or technical certificate, preferably in Human Kinetics/Athletics.
• A Canadian citizen and/or eligible to work in Canada with a current Criminal Record Check.
• Professional with excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to foster team-based relationships with students, parents, and other Faculty/ Administrative Staff colleagues.

Bonus points:

• Wilderness First Aid Certified; Class 4 Drivers License; Leadership Certification; Outdoor Education Experience.
• Certified and/or trained in Waldorf Education or may be willing to become Waldorf teacher trained is a plus.

Whistler Waldorf School offers all teachers and staff:

• Competitive salary based on relevant education and work experience and possibly rental housing in Whistler.
• Comprehensive compensation package includes health benefits, life/disability insurance, pension support, etc.
• Professional development opportunities, training and financial compensation for ongoing education experiences.
• Partial tuition remission for those with children may wish to attend the school.

More about WWS & Living in Whistler, BC:

WWS is a non- secular, non-denominational and not-for-profit, B.C. Ministry of Education certified independent school. Come live the mountain resort lifestyle in Whistler, BC, while immersing yourself in a career of passion and learning that supports the development of our future generations. Whistler is located north of Vancouver and is one of North America’s premier mountain resorts. It offers the best downhill and Nordic skiing in the world, as well as miles of biking and hiking trails, mountain lakes and an active arts and social community of over 10,000. At WWS, our faculty & staff support each other in ways that enhance individual professional development and that support our students’ academic and social-emotional success. Our educational dialogues are meaningful, and we aspire to the higher aims of our work for mutual inspiration. More details on teaching in Whistler and at WWS at whistlerwaldorf.com/employment

• Please Note: Thank you for your interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. WWS administers a Criminal Record Check for the vulnerable sector for all staff as part of school policy.

• Please Note: Thank you for your interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. WWS administers a Criminal Record Check for the vulnerable sector for all staff as part of school policy