Music Teacher (PT) - Mulberry Waldorf School

Mulberry Waldorf School is seeking a part-time Music Teacher for our Grade 4/5, 6/7, and 8 classes for the 2025-2026 school year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).

Scope of the Position:

The Music Teacher works out of Mulberry Waldorf School’s Vision and Mission and within our Governance Structure (https://www.mulberrywaldorfschool.ca/about-mulberry.html). The Music 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.

At MWS, musical education begins from the earliest years with singing as a natural joyful expression of life. Students’ daily experience of music through singing also continues to develop as young children mature through simple songs to rounds, and then to part-singing. Formal music instruction, as a special subject, begins in Grade 1 (taught by class teacher) with recorder playing, singing, games, and movement. In the middle grades, children begin to learn to read music, develop music appreciation, and learn about the theoretical and historical fundamentals of music as an art. During the fourth and fifth grades (taught by a specialty teacher), students take up ukulele. Our music classes include music theory, vocal technique, choral singing, and instrumental music learning.

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 Music Teacher certification and/or equivalent music teaching experience
• Proficiency with music theory, singing and vocal technique, and ukulele; other music skills are an asset, such proficiency with multiple instruments, songwriting, conducting
• 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:

• Fulfil Teaching and Pedagogical Responsibilities (curriculum, supervision, assessments) with accountability to the Pedagogical Director and Human Resources Committee
• 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. This is a 27% position (6 music periods of 40 minutes each) with a salary of approximately $12,700 and would be increased slightly by a multiplier for qualifications and teaching experience. 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 Details:

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.

Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2025, and we begin interviewing qualified applicants upon receipt of an application. 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.