Afternoon Kindergarten Assistant & After Care Provider (Part-Time)
London Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of ECE Assistant & After Care Provider for the 2025 – 26 school year.
About Us
We are a vibrant learning community where education is an art. Based on a deep understanding of human development, and through the Waldorf curriculum, we enable each person to fully develop their unique capacities, inspiring a life-long love for learning.
“Our highest endeavour must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”
~ Rudolf Steiner
Hours of Work & Compensation
The usual hours of work for this combined position will be scheduled between 12:00 to 5:30pm, each weekday that school is in session – specific hours to be confirmed. This position is on a part-time contract starting August 25, 2025, until June 19, 2026.
- The rate of pay is $20.59 per hour plus 5% vacation pay.
- This position will have access to sick days and personal days, and will be paid for Public Holidays.
- PD days, Winter Break, and March Breaks are unpaid (2 weeks each).
Assistant Responsibilities
- Supporting and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the Waldorf pedagogy with the Lead Teacher
- Facilitating appropriate rhythms withing the afternoon program around rest and activities that foster the growth and development of the students
- Observing and caring for students’ physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual development and well-being
- Supporting a healthy class community of students and their families
- Working cohesively with the Lead Teacher to create an environment of warmth, love, and safety
- Demonstrating warmth, and compassion in working with both children and adults
- Communicating clearly and appropriately, verbally and in writing with coworkers and parents
- Working independently, holding rest times and assuming responsibility for the whole group and/or individual children.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and toys
- Attending occasional faculty meetings and class events such as festivals and parent evenings
After Care Responsibilities
- Work with a wide age range of children from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
- Respond in an age appropriate manner when addressing the needs of the young child.
- Work independently and assume responsibility for the whole group and/or individual children.
- Follow up with class teachers when an issue around a child arises.
- Maintain an orderly and clean environment
- Implement programming based on Waldorf pedagogy.
Qualifications
- At least two years of teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Early childhood certification with the college of ECE’s (RECE) is an asset.
- A diploma or degree in the field of education is an asset
- Previous experience working with children is crucial
- Qualities that will be helpful in doing this job: creativity, flexibility, initiative
- Being willing and able to work as part of a team is imperative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with an approachable manner towards parents and colleagues
- Experience working with children with exceptionalities is an asset
- Previous experience in a Waldorf/Steiner school or knowledge of Waldorf education is an asset
- Physical ability to attend to children’s needs.
- First Aid certification (Standard First Aid with CPR-C).
How to Apply
Interested individuals are asked to send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Hiring Committee, at: hr@londonwaldorf.ca by July 11, 2025. Applications will continue to be processed after this date until such time as the position has been filled. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted, we appreciate your understanding.
London Waldorf School is committed to equity in its policies, practices and procedures, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are considered. Qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our community are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Kindergarten Educational Assistant (Part-Time)
London Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of Kindergarten Educational Assistant (EA) for the 2025 – 26 school year.
The Education Assistant position supports the full inclusion of all individuals within the life of Kindergarten classroom, and will include one-on-one support for a child to participate in the morning Kindergarten program five days a week. The goal is to support independence, inclusion, and well-being in the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive realms. Good communication skills and collaboration with the class teachers as well as the Learning Resource Teacher are essential for this job.
About Us
We are a vibrant learning community where education is an art. Based on a deep understanding of human development, and through the Waldorf curriculum, we enable each person to fully develop their unique capacities, inspiring a life-long love for learning.
“Our highest endeavour must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”
~ Rudolf Steiner
Hours of Work & Compensation
The usual hours of work for this combined position will be scheduled between 8:00am to 12:00pm, each weekday that school is in session – specific hours to be confirmed. This position is on a part-time contract starting August 25, 2025, until June 19, 2026.
- The rate of pay is $20.59 per hour plus 5% vacation pay.
- This position will have access to sick days and personal days, and will be paid for Public Holidays.
- PD days, Winter Break, and March Breaks are unpaid (2 weeks each).
Responsibilities
- To support students’ independence, inclusion, social emotional, and cognitive well-being
- To assist the teacher and/or resource staff in the planning, development and implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.).
- To deliver interventions or strategies as set out in the I.E.P.
- To supervise and assist individuals or groups of students during classroom activities.
- To assist students with personal and medical care which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting.
- To work as an active member of the school team to ensure the safety and success of all students.
Qualifications
- A Post-Secondary Diploma in Early Childhood Education or University Bachelor degree and at least two years of teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must be able to physically assist children as required (i.e. lifting, bending, crouching, reaching, running, etc.)
- Energetic, quick thinking and adaptability to be able to support children through a variety of activities.
- Standard First Aid CPR-C.
- Previous experience in a Waldorf/Steiner school or knowledge of Waldorf education is an asset.
- Previous experience working with children is crucial.
- Previous experience with American Sign Language (ASL) is an asset.
- Experience working with children with exceptionalities is an asset.
- Qualities that will be helpful in doing this job: creativity, flexibility, initiative.
- Being willing and able to work as part of a team is imperative.
How to Apply
Interested individuals are asked to send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Hiring Committee, at: hr@londonwaldorf.ca by July 11, 2025. Applications will continue to be processed after this date until such time as the position has been filled. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted, we appreciate your understanding.
London Waldorf School is committed to equity in its policies, practices and procedures, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are considered. Qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our community are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
After Care Provider (Part-Time)
London Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of After Care Provider for the 2025 – 26 school year.
About Us
We are a vibrant learning community where education is an art. Based on a deep understanding of human development, and through the Waldorf curriculum, we enable each person to fully develop their unique capacities, inspiring a life-long love for learning.
“Our highest endeavour must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”
~ Rudolf Steiner
Hours of Work & Compensation
The usual hours of work for this position will be scheduled between 3:00 to 6:00pm, each weekday that school is in session. This position is on a part-time contract starting August 25, 2025, until June 19, 2026.
- The rate of pay is $20.59 per hour plus 5% vacation pay.
- This position will have access to sick days and personal days, and will be paid for Public Holidays.
- PD days, Winter Break, and March Breaks are unpaid (2 weeks each).
After Care Responsibilities
- Work with a wide age range of children from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
- Respond in an age appropriate manner when addressing the needs of the young child.
- Work independently and assume responsibility for the whole group and/or individual children.
- Follow up with class teachers when an issue around a child arises.
- Communicate clearly and appropriately, verbally and in writing with coworkers and parents
- Demonstrate warmth, and compassion in working with both children and adults
- Maintain an orderly and clean environment
- Implement programming based on Waldorf pedagogy.
- Support a healthy community of students and their families
Qualifications
- At least two years of teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- A diploma or degree in the field of education is an asset
- Previous experience working with children is crucial
- Qualities that will be helpful in doing this job: creativity, flexibility, initiative
- Being willing and able to work as part of a team is imperative
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with an approachable manner towards parents and colleagues
- Experience working with children with exceptionalities is an asset
- Previous experience in a Waldorf/Steiner school or knowledge of Waldorf education is an asset
- Physical ability to attend to children’s needs.
- First Aid certification (Standard First Aid with CPR-C)
How to Apply
Interested individuals are asked to send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Hiring Committee, at: hr@londonwaldorf.ca by July 11, 2025. Applications will continue to be processed after this date until such time as the position has been filled. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted, we appreciate your understanding.
London Waldorf School is committed to equity in its policies, practices and procedures, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are considered. Qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our community are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Supply Teachers
Must have previous teaching experience, and be able to teach a variety of subjects to various ages of children.
A current criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening must be provided prior to starting work.
To be able to work in our licensed care programs, you must have your RECE, up to date First Aid Certificate and Immunization Record.
To be able to work in our Before and After Care programs, you must have your up to date First Aid.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to our Supply Coordinator, Susan Baxter-Peace, at s.baxterpeace@londonwaldorf.ca
Supply Teacher hiring occurs between August & April each year.
Volunteers
Thank you so much for your willingness to give of your time to volunteer at London Waldorf School!
The first step is to fill out the Volunteer Application and submit by emailing info@londonwaldorf.ca.
Next, we ask that you participate in an interview and tour with our Learning Volunteer Coordinator, Sandra Paterson. This meeting helps us determine if there is a good match between your skills and availability and our needs. If there is a match, Sandra will give you a package of forms which need to be completed and returned, along with a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed in the last 6 months.
Once we have all of the paperwork in place and a volunteer placement has been arranged, Sandra will contact you.
Thank you again for your interest in our school. We look forward to meeting you.
Find the Volunteer Application below.