Waldorf Education is renowned world-wide for its commitment to social change and cultural renewal through a regionally adaptive education that promotes collaborative, inclusive practices, and fosters awareness of the
interconnectedness of all living things. The Trillium Waldorf School vision, mission, and guiding principles demonstrate the depth and sincerity of this commitment to our local and global communities.
Vision
We envision a community which nurtures, through compassion and love, the healthy unfolding of free-thinking individuals who develop the forces and capacities to courageously and creatively meet their life intentions.
Mission
Inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, Trillium Waldorf School cultivates social renewal by providing a comprehensive Waldorf education that lays foundations for Imagination, Inspiration, and Intuition, and fosters each child’s potential.
Trillium Waldorf School is intent on building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process upon request.
Some thoughts from our faculty & staff about working here at Trillium:
“I love working at our school as it brings deep love, compassion, connectedness, nourishment, wisdom, enthusiasm and respect for each child and a better future for all of us as the whole Trillium School community.”
“There is no better school out there to work for and to be committed to achieving unlimited positive changes with the best results for every human being in our community.”
“Collaborative leadership and consensus decision model, caring and supportive colleagues and community, it’s a place you can learn and grow, location, I could go on and on…I’m a big fan of Trillium!”
“The people, the sense of community, and the child-centered approach are what I love most about working at TrWS. I also like the leadership structure – it feels accessible and adaptable.”
Current Job Postings
2023-24 Full Time Contract Grades Teacher
We are hiring for next fall! Class Teachers are active members of the Faculty who are responsible for holding their class each year. Class teachers agree to teach the grade for which they are hired, as per the teaching schedule, according to the philosophy, purpose and curriculum of Waldorf education. Attendance at school events and festivals, as well as attending/assisting with occasional weekend events and meetings is required. Click here to learn more about the position.
After School Care Teacher
Trillium Waldorf School is currently accepting applications for an Afternoon Care Teacher (Part-Time) for a 4-month contract from March 2023 through June 15, 2023.
The Afterschool Care Program is provided for mixed ages of students from Kindergarten to Grade 8, from Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
The Care Teacher is responsible for the care, safety and well-being of the students, which involves establishing and maintaining a warm and consistent rhythm, including outdoor and indoor play, quiet activities, and snack.
The Afterschool Care teacher is also responsible for completing attendance and billing paperwork, communicating with parents and teachers, preparation and maintenance of classroom space, shopping for food, and often securing the building at the end of the day. For more information please click here.
Supply Teachers
Trillium Waldorf School is looking to expand its Supply Teacher list for early childhood education teachers, grades teachers, and all subject classes (German and French language, handwork, woodwork, games, movement). Ideally, you will have some teaching experience, preferably in a Waldorf classroom. Unless it is an emergency substitution situation, lesson plans will be prepared for you.
If you are interested in being considered for the list, please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] (link) with “Supply teacher” in the subject line.