Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers Part Time Grades
NEW: Now accepting applications for 2026
Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers Part-Time
The classroom can be a lonely place, the expectation around being a Waldorf teacher can seem especially daunting. With a ‘guardian angel’ mentor by your side, an experienced crew and ‘boat-load of fellow travellers’ with you on the journey, the winds will change to fill your sails.
Discover the joy of teaching through this program of collaborative inquiry, artistic enrichment and individual guidance. If this is your vocation then give it your best shot!
RSCC’s Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers Part-Time Grades program is designed for teachers who want to deepen their knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy to become fully qualified.
Program Schedule – Each of the Three Years Includes:
• In-person workshops in July (3 weeks)
• Personal mentoring (10 hours a year) and individual art instruction (6 hours a year)
• Two mentor visits to your classroom and opportunities for you to observe and learn directly from experienced Waldorf teachers
Fees:
2026: TBC March 2026
2024: $6,850 CAD per year
Mentoring and Observation
Individual mentoring is a key element in our Waldorf professional development program. Each RSCC student teacher is assigned an experienced Waldorf teacher as a professional mentor. Your mentor will be available (by phone and/or in-person) for regular mentoring sessions throughout the training. In addition, the mentor will come for a yearly mentor/observation visit at the Waldorf school where you are teaching to provide consultation, support and feedback.
Certification
Rudolf Steiner College Canada is recognized as a full-member teacher education institute of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America). Graduates will receive a Waldorf Teacher Certificate.
Prerequisites for Admission
- Knowledge of anthroposophy and/or experience in Waldorf education is desirable. New teachers are welcome, veteran teachers too – the flexibility in the program will accommodate all-comers!
- Currently a practising teacher in a Waldorf school (letter from employer required).
Financial Assistance
1. AWSNA Loan/Grant
Information about the Loan and Grant programs can be found here – read it thoroughly and carefully:
Note the application deadlines for 2026-2027:
- For programs starting in summer 2026 – June 1
- For programs starting in fall 2026 – August 28
- Priority will be given to second and third-year students
Applications can be found here:
AWSNA CPT Grant Application Form – note that a school Commitment Form must be submitted. This form can be found here: School Commitment Form
2. Vidar Foundation Tuition Loan
Vidar offers limited, no-interest loans to students (Canadian only) to cover tuition and other expenses associated with becoming a Waldorf teacher or Waldorf early childhood teacher through RSCC.
Your school does not need to be an AWSNA member for you to apply for this loan/grant. However, your school must be located in Canada.
Vidar-Foundation-Tuition-Loan-Program-Information
3. Waldorf Educational Fund Grant
The Waldorf Educational Fund offers financial aid in the form of a grant for students in Waldorf teacher training programs at RSCC.
Application Form for WEF Scholarship 2026
Your school does not need to be an AWSNA member for you to apply for this grant. The grant can be up to $1,000 depending on the number of applicants. Deadline May 15, 2026.
Our programs prepare students for working in Waldorf classrooms.
They do not lead to membership with the College of ECEs or the College of Teachers.
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This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
