Sewing Teacher

Location: In person at Vancouver Waldorf School, North Vancouver, BC

Start Date: Beginning of the 2026–2027 School Year

Salary: $8,610.00 to $14,139.00 CAD / annually

Job Type: Part-Time, 2 days / week (0.16 FTE)

Benefits: On-site parking

Vancouver Waldorf School is seeking a sewing teacher for 2 hours per week, beginning September 2026.

The ideal candidate brings strong practical sewing and handwork skills, warmth and patience with children, and familiarity with (or genuine curiosity about) Waldorf education, where handwork is a core part of the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver weekly sewing lessons aligned with the Waldorf handwork curriculum
• Prepare materials and maintain the handwork supplies and workspace
• Support students at varied skill levels with patience and encouragement
• Communicate with class teachers as needed regarding student progress

Qualifications

• Experience teaching sewing or handwork to children; Waldorf handwork training an asset but not required. Successful completion of a criminal record check is a condition of employment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively instruct and motivate students
• Creativity and patience to work with diverse learners of varying ages and skill levels
• Ability to demonstrate sewing techniques clearly and safely
• Passion for teaching arts and crafts, with a focus on fostering confidence and skill development in students

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to ***email_hidden***.

For more information about working at VWS, visit our Employment Opportunities page.

Contact: 604-985-7435 | ***email_hidden***

VWS Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Vancouver Waldorf School continually strives to be an equitable organization, providing educational environments where all community members experience a sense of belonging and contribution. In this spirit, we welcome, value, support, and affirm all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and challenge all inequity to create and strengthen our diverse and vibrant community, where the humanity of every individual is honoured. This includes but is not limited to all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, economic backgrounds, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.