Games and Physical Education Teacher - Mulberry Waldorf School

Mulberry Waldorf School is seeking a part-time Grade 3/4 Games and Grades 5 to 8 Physical Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Games and Physical Education Teacher works out of Mulberry Waldorf School’s Vision and Mission and within our Governance Structure (https://www.mulberrywaldorfschool.ca/about-mulberry.html). The Games and Physical Education Teacher works closely with other teachers, office staff, and school leadership to develop and deliver an exemplary Waldorf educational program and maintain a positive learning environment. Summer professional development, as assigned by the Human Resources Committee, planning, curriculum development, and classroom set-up are expected. Ideally, the Games and Physical Education Teacher will spend time observing classes before the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Physical Education in Waldorf Schools is fundamentally different than in mainstream schools. In Grades 3 and 4, physical education is taught through various games to help develop spatial awareness. Physical activity, incorporating both gross and fine motor activity, is emphasized through games using imagery, story, rhythm and imitation. The games program teaches the students to play with each other before they play against each other, to acknowledge each other, to play safely, and to gain an appreciation for all kinds of movement.

​​In Grades 5 to 8, students start learning about the principles of specific games and the mechanics of team sports, with an emphasis on true sportsmanship. Team sports like soccer, volleyball, and basketball, and their associated skills, are introduced in the physical education curriculum. We work with other independent and French Catholic schools in Kingston to organize tournaments and meets to give our students the experience training and competing together. All students play on the teams, and get equal playing time at tournaments. Our goal is to develop skills for a lifetime of physical activity, abiding appreciation for the outdoors, and striving to joyfully meet and overcome life’s challenges.​

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

The ideal candidate will have a passion for holistic education, and experience in Waldorf education and/or experience working with elementary school-aged children. We are looking for candidates with the following skills/certification:

• Waldorf Teaching Certificate and/or B.Ed. degree and/or Coaching Certification
• Proficiency with modeling and teaching movement and sports skills, and coaching
• Current Police Check, including the Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current Standard First Aid Certification
• Demonstrated ability to create a warm and supportive environment
• Experience and confidence with positive behaviour management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, colleagues and parents
• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Excellent organizational, time management, and collaboration skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Fulfill Teaching and Pedagogical Responsibilities (curriculum, supervision, assessments) with accountability to the Pedagogical Director and Human Resources Committee
• Work with other private and French Catholic School representatives to organize tournaments and meets
• Follow the school’s Code of Conduct: respecting self, others, and the environment
• Follow the Confidentiality and Conduct Agreement
• Create a warm and nurturing environment for children with clear, consistent boundaries
• Communicate regularly with class parents
• Commit to continuing personal and professional development

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is determined by base salary multiplied by a qualifier for qualifications and years of experience. The current base salary for a full-time (100%) Specialty Teacher is $46,254. This is a 50% position with a salary of approximately $23,130.
• Hours for organizing and attending tournaments are tracked and paid hourly at a rate of $22.01 per hour, which includes 4% vacation pay (approximately 105 hours in 2024-2025). The school supports professional development and offers health allowances, mentoring, and tuition remission for staff children.

ABOUT MULBERRY:

Mulberry Waldorf School, established in 1996, offers programs for students and their parents from birth through Grade Eight. We are located within an active downtown community in beautiful and historic Kingston, with access to local parks, waterfront, conservation areas and provincial parks. Our teachers, administration, parents and a Board of Directors sustain the operations of the School.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite interested applicants to send a cover letter, resumé, and contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references to the Human Resources Committee at jennytaylor.mws@gmail.com.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until June 6, 2025. We thank all candidates in advance, but will only contact those selected for an interview.

Mulberry Waldorf School is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates; however,

Permanent Residents will be given priority.