Waldorf-Inspired Primary Founding Teacher

About the Role

We’re hiring for our inaugural teaching team — either two part-time teachers (Tuesday–Thursday) or one full-time and one part-time teacher, depending on enrollment and the right candidate(s).

The Point Micro School is a new, not-for-profit, nature-inspired learning community on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Inspired by Waldorf education and place-based learning, we offer children a rich environment grounded in curiosity, creativity, meaningful work, and connection with nature.

As a founding teacher, you’ll help shape our school’s culture, traditions, and educational program from day one.

About the Program

• Mixed-age classroom (ages 4–6)
• Small class sizes
• Tuesday–Thursday schedule, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Waldorf-inspired, nature-based, outdoor learning
• Strong emphasis on arts, storytelling, practical life skills, movement, and social-emotional development
• Located at All Apostles by the Sea Parish, with plans to relocate to a permanent rural location in the future

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming, engaging learning environment
• Foster meaningful relationships with children and families
• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Incorporate outdoor learning, nature exploration, arts, movement, music, storytelling, and practical life activities into the daily rhythm
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic growth
• Observe and document student progress
• Communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate closely with fellow educators and the school founders
• Help establish routines, traditions, and classroom culture during our inaugural year
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Loves working with children
• Values curiosity over worksheets
• Believes children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful experience
• Calm, patient, flexible, and nurturing
• Enjoys spending time outdoors in all seasons
• Creative and willing to think outside the box
• Excited to help build a new school from the ground up

Qualifications (preferred, not all required)

• Bachelor of Education, ECE diploma, or equivalent experience
• Nova Scotia Teacher Certification (preferred but not required depending on role)
• Experience teaching young children
• Experience with Waldorf, Montessori, Forest School, Reggio Emilia, homeschool, or other alternative education approaches is an asset
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

We recognize exceptional educators come from many backgrounds. If you’re passionate about our vision but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us

• Help build a school’s culture and curriculum from the ground up
• Small class sizes
• Supportive leadership
• Strong relationships with families
• Collaborative team environment
• A beautiful, nature-focused learning philosophy

To Apply

Please apply through Indeed. As part of your application, send us a short introduction via Indeed chat covering:

• Why you’re interested in alternative education
• What inspires your teaching
• How you create meaningful learning experiences for children
• What excites you about joining a brand-new school community

Two professional references will be requested for shortlisted candidates.

Applications reviewed as received until the position(s) are filled.

Pay: $3,500.00-$4,250.00 per month

Benefits

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person