French Language Teacher/ Part-time. ( French as a Second Language) Starting Aug. 2026. 0.25 FTE (Monday and Tuesday from 11:40-3:15 pm)
Additional subbing or elective opportunities are available throughout the school for applicants interested in expanding FTE.
WISE Charter School - Edmonton, Alberta
The WISE Charter School is an established and growing K-9 Waldorf public charter school. Any successful applicant must be passionate about learning and implementing Waldorf pedagogy as part of the delivery of a second-language ( French ) course. In-house mentoring is also provided.
Qualifications:
- Alberta Teaching Certificate
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Must be fluent (reading, writing and speaking) in French and English
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with confidence
- Excellent classroom management skills
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Creativity and independence in lesson planning skills
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
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Knowledge /or interest in learning about Waldorf pedagogy preferred
Salary and Benefits:
- For instruction of French for grades 6-9.
- Days of instruction are Mondays and Tuesdays
- Additional substitute teaching hours are available for class teaching or elective (Kindergarten-grade 9) if additional work is desired.
- Competitive salary. The compensation components outlined above are based on a 0.25 FTE position. The salary range referenced above will be determined according to the candidate’s years of experience and education on the teaching salary grid.
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All compensation, inclusive of salary, benefits, statutory/provincial holidays, paid time off and sick leave where applicable, will be adjusted accordingly to align with the FTE of the position.
- Enjoy being part of a creative and community-minded team in a growing school.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate each student’s academic, emotional and social progress on an ongoing basis.
Report to parents regularly through parent-teacher conferences, mid-term reports, end-of-year reports and meeting with parents as required.
Where necessary, liaise with colleagues, administration and other professionals to address individual children’s particular needs.
- Ensures that all curriculum content aligns with Waldorf Education and its principles.
- Ensures that all requirements for the classroom curriculum are met for each grade. Specifically, this includes lesson preparation, instruction, documentation, assessment and follow-up.
- Maintain and contribute to a clean classroom, adhering to a Waldorf aesthetic of simple beauty, tidiness, and calm.
- Incorporate cultural activities, foods, festivals, etc. to enrich student learning.
Supervision duties as required.
To Apply: In order to be considered for a position, please ensure that the following are sent in with your application:
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Resume and cover letter.
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Alberta Teaching Certificate
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Police records check for vulnerable sector completed within the last 6 months or confirmation you will obtain this document prior to employment.
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Reference letters and/ or reference contact info.
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Practicum notes if applicable.
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First Aid- level C or receipt for registration in an upcoming course or confirmation you will obtain this document before employment.
** Please label each document separately so they can be easily identified.
New employees are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
Thank you and we look forward to connecting with you soon!
