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Early Years Centre Open House – Online Tour
Join us online Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 -8pm for a Virtual Open House of our Early Years Programs.
Hosted by our Director of Advancement, Jen Dodds, this presents an opportunity for families to learn more about Whistler Waldorf School’s licensed group childcare programs.
Our Early Years Program is offered for children 30 months-school age. Care is offered from 2-5 days per week. The info session will include a short presentation on program details, rates, the admissions process & wait pool policy information.
Whistler Waldorf features a caring, thoughtfully designed learning environment integrating arts, movement, music and storytelling into the curriculum daily. This allows children to learn the best way they know how – by doing!
View the Facebook event or register for a Zoom Link by Email.
EYC Opens today! Thank you to the community!
Today the Whistler Waldorf School Early Years Centre in Spring Creek officially opened its doors! This opening marks the end of months of preparations and countless hours of work. It also marks the beginning of more quality early childhood programming in our community.
We wish to once again gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Community Foundation of Whistler. Many individual donors also supported this important initiative by giving generously at the Whistler Waldorf School fundraising gala held this past June. THANK YOU!
In addition, we’d like to acknowledge the ongoing support of MLA Jordon Sturdy, WCSS Director Jackie Dickinson and Roger Weetman of the RMOW. Their letters of support helped strengthen the Whistler Waldorf School’s provincial grant application allowing us the opportunity to operate the new childcare centre. Gratitude also goes out to the Sea to Sky Community Services Society for their patience and flexibility as the facility lease holder – we are excited to be sharing the building with other local not-for-profit organizations doing great work in our community including Zero Ceiling and Howe Sound Women’s Centre.
Through the generous efforts of all the above, the Whistler Waldorf School Early Years Centre is excited to open its doors and enthusiastically welcomes you to come and take a peek!
For more information, explore the Early Years Centre and contact Admissions to book a personal tour.
Establishing healthy social skills at an Early Age
Children are encouraged to share, to work together, to care for each other and to respect the needs of others.
Children help perform a myriad of tasks including preparing snacks, setting the table, sweeping, and washing up after meals. An emphasis on gratitude, intention of preparation, and table manners helps develop lifelong social skills and a sense of responsibility.
Learn more about the Early Years program or contact Admissions to arrange a private tour of the Early Years Centre.
New Early Years Centre sneak peak…
Our new Early Years Centre in Spring Creek is set to open on Dec. 2nd. The newly renovated space has wood furniture and accessories and a new circle carpet to welcome the children.
“It is looking great. So much natural light and lots of space. It’s hard to see from the pictures, but it’s long with two separate play spaces, a nap room, and two bathrooms. There are also two lovely outdoor play spaces”, says Jen Dodds, Admissions Manager.
Space is still available for the 2019-20 for children 30 months to school age.
If you’re interested in having a private tour, please email Jen.
Days: 2, 3, 4 & 5 Day options available – Monday-Friday.
Times: 7:30-5:30PM
Months: Care is offered year-round.
Location: Sea-to-Sky Services Building @ 1519 Spring Creek Drive.
Early Years Centre Open House on Oct. 23
Please join us at for a Community Information Session about our new Spring Creek Early Years Centre opening in November 2019.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Whistler Waldorf School – 7324 Kirkpatrick Drive
Our Early Years Program is offered for children 30 month-school age, 2-5 days a week throughout the year.
Whistler Waldorf features a caring, thoughtfully designed learning environment integrating arts, movement, music and storytelling into the curriculum daily. This allows children to learn the best way they know how – by doing!
The info session will include tea and snacks with a short presentation on our program highlights including:
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum & focus on experiential learning
- Thoughtfully designed learning environments
- Strong sense of community & parent engagement
- Focus on fostering of a love of nature and active care for the environment
We will also share practical details including:
- Projected open dates & annual calendar
- Admissions process & wait pool policy details
- Tuition and Fee Schedule
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and mingle with staff.
For more information please email our Admissions Manager or call 604.932.1885.
Early Childhood Teacher & Asst. required
The Whistler Waldorf School is seeking full-time and part-time experienced Early Years Teacher and/or Assistant (s). The Early Years Teacher & Assistant upholds a beautiful, warm environment where the children feel safe and nurtured, creating opportunities for children to experience the world around them through artistic activities, tasks of the household, oral storytelling, singing, movement, and organizing festivals following seasonal rhythms of nature. The posting summaries are below:
Early Years Teacher
Applicants must have an B.C. ECE Teacher Certificate with a licence to practice with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and, ideally, also have a BC teaching Certificate with the Teacher Regulation Branch.
Early Years Assistant
Applicants must have a valid B.C. ECE Asst. Certificate or the ability to qualify for one.
Further Info. & How To Apply
- In addition to the above, successful applicants must have:
- Training in Waldorf Early Childhood Education or a willingness to be trained.
- An ability to foster professional relationships between teacher and parents as a mutual working together to support students’ best interest.
- A desire to work collaboratively with other Faculty and Administrative Staff colleagues
- A commitment to self-development and a self-reflective practice to ensure personal development to meet the age of the children that are being taught.
Whistler Waldorf School offers a flexible working environment and competitive salary based on relevant education and work experience. For full-time positions, we provide a thorough compensation package including health benefits and insurance, pension, professional development and partial tuition remission for children attending the school.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three reference letters to principal@whistlerwaldorf.com
Application deadline: Applications accepted until positions are filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Early Years Centre expansion to Spring Creek
The Whistler Waldorf School Society is excited to announce the expansion of its Early Years programming to a new facility south of Whistler in Spring Creek!
What:
16 new licensed group childcare spaces for children 30 months – school age
Where:
Spring Creek Sea-to-Sky Services Building @ 1519 Spring Creek Drive
When:
The Early Years Centre opened December 2, 2019.
Current Program Details:
*updated Sept. 2020
Days – 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options available Monday-Friday (2 day min. ongoing registration required.)
Time – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuition & Fee Schedule – Starts from $70/day; monthly rate is equal to min. 2 day/week total cost for approx. $600/month.
Please note: WWS offers lump sum or monthly payment options and has been accepted into B.C.’s Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), as part of the 2019/20 Child Care Operating Funding Program, which may provide a reduction of up to $350 per month per child.
Daily Schedule – Similar to our currently offered Waldorf playschool program, this program will reflect Waldorf educational principle and offer children abundant opportunity for free play and exploration of the world around them balanced by a healthy rhythm of group activities including singing, movement, stories, artistic and practical work.
View more details on the Curriculum for Early Years.
Registration:
Whistler Waldorf School accepts applications on a rolling basis. Read more about our rates and application process. Contact our Early Years Admissions Manager to learn more about our tuition adjustment program and making a Waldorf education possible for your family.
Please note: We encourage you to apply at any point during the year and will be happy to consider your application. Registration is based on space availability and the school’s ability to meet the needs of your child. Our goal in the admissions process is to ensure there is a good fit for children and their families, in support of Whistler Waldorf’s Mission, Vision and Values.
We wish to thank the Province of British Columbia, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Community Foundation of Whistler and the many donors who gave generously at our June Fundraising Gala in support of this important initiative.
