Posted 13 days ago
Handwork/Visual Art Teacher, K-8
@ The Bridge Educational Society
Lumby, British Columbia
Overview
The Bridge Educational Society (Okanagan Waldorf School) is hiring a part-time 0.3 FTE handwork and visual arts teacher for K-8 for the 2026/27 school year. The teacher leads creative arts such as watercolour painting and handwork in a rural forest and farm setting, with duties including lesson planning, meetings and student reports. Pay is $15,017 to $19,603 per year based on experience and credentials.
Responsibilities:
- Teach handwork and watercolour painting to K-8 students
- Plan lessons and participate in festivals
- Attend department and faculty meetings and committee work
- Prepare written student reports
- Meet with parents
Requirements summary:
- Experience teaching watercolour painting and handwork
- BC Teaching certificate or ability to obtain certification
- Clear criminal record
- Willingness to work in a rural forest and farm setting
- Waldorf Certificate or AWSNA Waldorf teacher training preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Education |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | BC Teaching certificate, Waldorf Certificate, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
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The Bridge Educational Society
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Handwork/Visual Arts Teacher K-8, 0.3FTE
Part-time 0.3FTE (2026/27 School Year)
Okanagan Waldorf School is seeking a creative, inspired handwork/visual arts teacher to serve a diverse population of children in an atmosphere that encourages active inquiry and fosters individual growth, promoting respect for self, others, and the world in which they live.
The ideal candidate is experienced with teaching handwork/watercolour painting to groups of children, has experience working in a private school environment, and is passionate about sharing their love of the arts with students in the grades. Patient, organized, and dependable, they are committed to excellence in the classroom, love working with children, and are eager to contribute to a strong community of dedicated teachers and students. It is preferred that the candidate hold a Waldorf Certificate, valid through the BC Teachers Regulation Branch, or a BC Teaching certificate, and be motivated to learn more and study curriculum methods inspired by the pedagogy of Waldorf Education.
Besides teaching, responsibilities include attending regular department and faculty meetings, committee work, lesson planning, participating in the planning and implementation of festivals, preparing written student reports, and meeting with parents. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong classroom management skills, a deep grounding in the development of the young child, the ability to build professional relationships with parents, faculty, and staff, and will enthusiastically join the collaborative work of our school.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience teaching watercolour painting and handwork: knitting, crocheting, and sewing
Have obtained or have the ability to obtain Certification under the BC Teachers Regulation Branch
Clear Criminal Record
A love for and willingness to work daily in a rural forest and farm setting.
PREFERRED
Completion of, or enrollment in, an AWSNA-approved Waldorf Grades Teacher Training program
Current first aid or must be willing to obtain
SALARY
$15,017 to $19,603/year based on experience and credentials
Please send your resume, cover letter, current applicable certificates/licenses, and references to OWS Hiring Committe e:
OWS is a Group 1 BC Independent school that offers competitive wages, a benefits program, and a nurturing work environment with a supportive, proactive communication policy. We are currently a WECAN developing school and an AWSNA associate school. To learn more about living in the amazing BC Okanagan area, visitJournal
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