Sunrise Waldorf School

Sunrise Waldorf School is hiring for two part-time positions for the 2026–2027 school year:

🌿 Kindergarten Assistant / Kindergarten After School Care Provider
🌿 Grades After School Care Provider

We're looking for caring, kind, and dynamic individuals who enjoy working with children and creating engaging experiences through storytelling, movement, music, creativity, and play. If you're passionate about supporting children's growth and helping create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Sunrise, you'll join a collaborative and supportive community on a beautiful seven-acre campus in the Cowichan Valley, where meaningful relationships and child-centered education guide our work every day.

Apply today:

Teaching Assistant & After School Care | Sunrise Waldorf Scho Founded in 1980, Sunrise Waldorf School is situated on a stunning seven-acre campus in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan, BC. As a full AWSNA member school and a Group One independent school under the BC Ministry of Education, Sunrise is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to reach their ful...

As grade 7 students prepared to step into their final year at Sunrise, they took time to reflect on the teachers, mentors, peers and guides who have accompanied them on their journey. Through heartfelt words, stories, and expressions of gratitude, one message shone through clearly: relationships matter.

There wasn't a dry eye in the room as students and parents spoke about the teachers who have inspired them, challenged them, encouraged them, and truly seen them over the years. It was a beautiful reminder that while academics, arts, and outdoor education all play an important role in a Waldorf education, it is the quality of the human relationships that forms the foundation for everything else.

At Sunrise, the connections between students, teachers, and families are not simply a part of school life, they are the heart of it. They create the trust that allows children to grow with confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.

These relationships are what our students remember. They are what families value most. And they are why we are here.

Thank you to our Grade 7 students for reminding us of the profound impact of walking alongside children as they grow.

Yesterday, families, teachers, and the Sunrise community gathered to celebrate the Grade 8 Class of 2026.

For many of these graduates, the journey began years ago in Parent & Child, taking their first steps through our doors with a parent by their side. Yesterday, they crossed another threshold and ready for what comes next.

We are grateful to have witnessed their growth, their courage, their friendships, and the unique gifts each has brought to our school.

Congratulations, Grade 8 Class of 2026. We can't wait to see where your path leads.

Today, our Grade 7 students stood at an important threshold.

As they prepare for their final year at Sunrise and begin looking toward the wider world beyond our school, we gathered as a community to honor who they have become, and who they are still becoming.

What makes this moment so special is that no child arrives here alone. Behind every confident adolescent ready for their next adventure stands a circle of teachers, parents, staff, and friends who have known them, believed in them, and carried them in their hearts for years.

Today was a reminder that at Sunrise, we do more than educate children. We surround them with a community that sees their gifts, nurtures their potential, and celebrates the light they have been, the light they are, and the light they are yet to bring into the world.

What a privilege it is to walk alongside them.

The music queues. Costumes are adjusted. A few excited glances are exchanged backstage. Then, with a deep breath, Grade 2 steps into the world of A Tragic Tail Tale.

For weeks, this year's class play has been quietly taking shape in the rhythm of school life. Lines practiced during the school day. Songs learned together. Movements rehearsed again and again. What begins as a collection of individual children gradually becomes something more - a cast, a story, a shared creation.

When the audience gathers, they see a performance. What they may not see is the journey that brought it to the stage.

They may not see the child who found the confidence to speak loudly enough to be heard. The friendships strengthened through collaboration. The patience, perseverance, and courage that emerge through the rehearsal process.

At Sunrise Waldorf, class plays are woven into the educational journey because they offer children the opportunity to grow in ways that reach far beyond the stage. Every child has a role to play. Every child contributes something unique. Every child belongs.

Congratulations to our Grade 2 students for their wonderful performance of A Tragic Tail Tale, and thank you to Mr. Brad for guiding this meaningful work. We are grateful to witness these moments of growth, creativity, and community unfold.

Join Our Teaching Community at Sunrise Waldorf School

Sunrise Waldorf School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Class Teacher to join our faculty for the 2026–2027 school year.

Located on a beautiful seven-acre campus in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan, BC, Sunrise Waldorf School has been nurturing children through a rich, artistic Waldorf education since 1980. As a full AWSNA member school and Group One independent school, we are committed to inspiring students to reach their full potential while fostering a vibrant, collaborative school community.

We are looking for a warm, caring, and dynamic educator who is committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments and building meaningful relationships with students and families. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Ed., a valid BC Teaching Certificate, Waldorf teacher training, and experience teaching in a Waldorf school.

✨ Salary: $55,120–$79,627 (depending on qualifications and experience)
✨ Extended health and dental benefits
✨ GRRSP membership
✨ Tuition remission after probation

If you are inspired by Waldorf education and would like to be part of a supportive and thriving faculty, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by June 7, 2026. Interviews may occur on a rolling basis.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with your networks!

Step inside the Sunrise Waldorf preschool classroom and you’ll find a space that feels more like a home than a school. Warm natural materials, child-sized furnishings, and simple, beautiful toys create an environment where children can settle into play, feel secure, and let their imaginations flourish.

Rather than toys that entertain for the child, our open-ended and universal play materials invite creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful social interaction while supporting healthy emotional regulation and a sense of calm.

Curious to experience it for yourself? Join us for our final Preschool Open House on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00–11:30 AM. A few preschool spaces are still available for September, and we would love to welcome your family.

RSVP here: https://www.sunrisewaldorf.org/event-details/preschool-open-house-3

At Sunrise Waldorf, our annual class plays are more than performances, they’re a place for every child to belong. From bold on-stage moments to quiet confidence found making costumes or painting scenery, these shared experiences build creativity, collaboration, and courage. Read more about how class plays shape community and growth:

A Place for Every Child: The Power of Class Plays at Sunrise Waldorf One of the most meaningful traditions at Sunrise is our annual class plays. More than performances, they are shared experiences that invite every child to step into something brave, creative, and deeply collaborative.For some students, this means speaking boldly on stage. For others, it means discov...

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit...”

Recently, our Grade 6 class brought The Hobbit to life in a memorable performance filled with courage, humour, adventure... and a lot of lines to learn!

One of the unique gifts of Waldorf education is the class play tradition: from Grade 1 through to graduation, students take the stage year after year, growing in confidence and capability along the way. Through these performances, students develop public speaking skills, collaboration, empathy, and a deeper sense of self and other as they step into different characters and perspectives.

Learning lines, supporting classmates, overcoming nerves, and performing for an audience takes dedication and builds confidence that reaches far beyond the stage.

Bravo to our Grade 6 students for their incredible journey to Middle-earth!

Preschool Spaces Available at Sunrise Waldorf School

Are you exploring preschool options for your little one? We invite you to experience the warmth, rhythm, and wonder of our Preschool Program at Sunrise Waldorf School.

Join us for an upcoming Preschool Open House and discover a nurturing, play-filled environment rooted in imagination, nature, and community. Meet our teachers, explore the classroom, and learn how our program supports the healthy development of young children through meaningful play and connection.

Now welcoming applications for September 2026
• Limited 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day spaces available
• Children 2½ years and older welcome
• CCFRI funded program
• Program hours: 8:35 AM – 3:00 PM

Open House Dates
May 30 & June 6
10:00 – 11:30 AM

Spaces are limited and RSVP is required. We’d love to welcome your family and help you discover whether Sunrise is the right beginning for your child.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.sunrisewaldorf.org/events-1