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MS VISUAL & FINE ARTS TEACHER

Whistler Waldorf School

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada · Full Time · Music Education

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MS VISUAL & FINE ARTS TEACHER

Permanent, Part-time (o.5 FTE)

Do you love working with children & youth? Would you like to further your career in education?

Join a strong team of experienced and engaged teachers and staff at Whistler Waldorf School in beautiful Whistler, BC. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Middle and High School Visual and Fine Arts Teacher to teach a .5 FTE (full-time equivalent) term position for the 2026/2027 school year and a possibility of a further extending contract. This position would start as soon as possible.

WWS offers its faculty professional development, a balanced lifestyle with summer and school holiday breaks, and tuition remission for those applicants who may have children (dependent on contracted hours). Half-time teacher positions start at $25,000-$40,000 (depending on experience) and may be combined with a second teachable subject for full-time hours where available. Interested candidates should submit your cover letter, resume, teaching certificates and reference letters to [email protected]

The perfect candidate will be :

  • Fully certified BC teacher (or be eligible to apply for a BC license) with a Bachelor's degree of Education or equivalent post-secondary graduation, diploma and/or technical certificate relating to the position.
  • Qualified with 1+ years of teaching experience.
  • A Canadian citizen and/or eligible to work in Canada with a current Criminal Record Check.
  • Professional with excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to foster team-based relationships with students, parents, and other Faculty/ Administrative Staff colleagues.
Bonus points:
  • Certified and/or trained in Waldorf Education or may be willing to become Waldorf teacher trained is a plus.
  • A French language specialty and/or second teachable subject is an asset to combine for full-time positions.
Whistler Waldorf School offers all teachers and staff:
  • Competitive salary based on relevant education and work experience and possibly rental housing in Whistler.
  • Comprehensive compensation package includes health benefits, life/disability insurance, pension support, etc.
  • Professional development opportunities, training and financial compensation for ongoing education experiences.
  • Partial tuition remission for those with children may wish to attend the school.
More about WWS & Living in Whistler, BC:

WWS is a non- secular, non-denominational and not-for-profit, B.C. Ministry of Education certified independent school. Come live the mountain resort lifestyle in Whistler, BC, while immersing yourself in a career of passion and learning that supports the development of our future generations. Whistler is located north of Vancouver and is one of North America's premier mountain resorts. It offers the best downhill and Nordic skiing in the world, as well as miles of biking and hiking trails, mountain lakes and an active arts and social community of over 10,000. At WWS, our faculty & staff support each other in ways that enhance individual professional development and that support our students' academic and social-emotional success. Our educational dialogues are meaningful, and we aspire to the higher aims of our work for mutual inspiration. More details on teaching in Whistler and at WWS at whistlerwaldorf.com/employment

*Please Note : Thank you for your interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. WWS administers a Criminal Record Check for the vulnerable sector for all staff as part of school policy.

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Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-10-08

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Opportunity and Market

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

Canada national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-08.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Canada government — effective 2026-10-08; retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Canada government — effective 2026-10-08; retrieved 2026-10-08.
  6. Canada government — effective 2026-10-08; retrieved 2026-10-08.