Early Childhood Assistant LEAD

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT LEAD 2025/2026 Maternity Leave - Full Time (1.0 FTE) Do you love working with children & youth? Would you like to further your career in education?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 Early Childhood Assistant LEAD for a 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent of 40 hours) permanent position for the 2025/2026 school year starting September 2025. ECE positions start at $27-$30 per hour (based on experience, full-time hours, etc.). Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, supporting certificates and reference letters. Whistler Waldorf School offers all teachers and staff:

• Competitive Salary: Based on relevant education and work experience and possibly rental housing in Whistler.
• Extra Wage Enhancement: ECE certified teachers can apply for a $6/hour through the BC Government.
• Compensation package: Comprehensive options include health benefits, life/disability insurance, pension, etc.
• Professional development: Education, training and financial bursary for ongoing development experiences.
• Tuition remission: Partial financial support for those with children may wish to attend the school.
• Inspiring work environment: Mentorship programs, peer-to-peer support sessions and community/group teaching opportunities.
• Holiday & Summer Breaks: Schedule supports vacation days, statutory and summer breaks.

The perfect candidate will demonstrate:

• an ECE/ECEA Certification for B.C. and/or a Waldorf Early Years Certification.
• for Canadian or International candidates an applicable ECE certification that are eligible to apply for a licence to practice ECE in BC (through B.C.’s Ministry of Children & Family).
• a willingness to commit to more training for Waldorf Early Years Certification and or B.C. ECE’s Certification.
• a B.C. Emergency First Aid Certificate for working with young children
• Excellent professional and collaborative skills with the ability to foster professional relationships between teacher & parents and work well with other Faculty/ Administrative Staff colleagues.
• A Canadian citizenship and/or eligibility to work in Canada. WWS will administer a current Criminal Record Check.

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.Job Type: Full-timePay: $27.00-$30.00 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person