Summer Academic Program Faculty

**Crescent School**

Crescent School has been a leader in boys' education since 1913. Located on a beautiful, 37-acre campus in mid-Toronto, Crescent School has students in Grades 3 through 12.

Our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, enables each student to reach the full potential of his unique abilities. Character development drives everything we do. We are committed to mentoring and relational learning - which bring out the best in boys - and instilling core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion. We nurture wellbeing while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics.

Our expertise is supported by exceptional resources, including high-tech learning spaces, modern libraries, a professionally equipped theatre and superb athletic facilities.

**Summer Academic Program Faculty**

**11 Chemistry (SCH3U)**

Reporting to the Director of Summer Academic Program, the Summer Academic Program Faculty supports the academic and social-emotional lives of students enrolled in the Summer Academic Program. They develop and implement teaching practices and support the progress of all students. A member of Crescent School’s Summer Academic program has a passion for teaching, a commitment to their professional growth and to that of their students and colleagues.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, implements, teaches, and assesses the curriculum, and all aspects of the Summer Academic Program, for the assigned grade and class, using creative teaching strategies and differentiated instruction;
- Integrates the School’s mission throughout all curricular and co-curricular activities;
- Utilizes a variety of strategies to build strong developmental relationships with students;
- Employs innovation and technology, where appropriate, to optimize student learning;
- Establishes a positive and engaging teaching and learning environment through classroom management practices and techniques;
- Maintains current knowledge of best practices by engaging in professional learning opportunities and participating in professional development meetings;
- Participates in supervision and duties as assigned;
- Completes other duties as required.

**Job Specific Competencies**
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing;
- Demonstrates good collaboration skills and works well with others;
- Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize changing demands;
- Has strong organizational, planning and execution skills;
- Demonstrates good problem-solving skills with a focus on creative resolution and continuous improvement;
- Remains current on educational research, pedagogy and requirements;
- Has proficiency with computers and digital classroom technologies;
- Displays a degree of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

**Knowledge, Education, Experience**
- Bachelor or Master of Education and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
- 2+ years of classroom teaching experience with the appropriate division/age-group

**Working Conditions**
- This is a 4-6 weeks position.
- Occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends required.

**Summer Academic Program Faculty**

**(Virtual Learning)**

**10 History & Accelerated History (CHC2D)**

**12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)**

Reporting to the Director of the Summer Academic Program, the incumbent plans and teaches the curriculum for their course. This includes developing and implementing virtual teaching strategies and content; assessing student work and preparing report cards; effective collaboration with colleagues; building good relationships with students and liaising with parents as necessary.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, implements, teaches and assesses the curriculum, and all aspects of the Summer Academic Program (Virtual Learning), for the course, using creative teaching strategies, technologies and differentiated instruction;
- Utilizes a variety of strategies to build strong relationships with students;
- Employs innovation and technology to optimize student learning;
- Establishes a positive and engaging virtual teaching and learning environment through classroom management practices and techniques;
- Maintains a current knowledge of virtual curriculum design principles and effective delivery strategies;
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues to ensure program design and delivery goals are met;
- Ensures a safe learning environment and that our Code of Conduct and Virtual Learning Guidelines are adhered to by students;
- Integrates the School’s mission throughout all curricular activities;
- Other duties as required.

**Job Specific Competencies**
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing;
- Strong technical skills and proficiency with computers including MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, Powerschool Learning and other digital classroom technologies;
- Demonstrated relational teaching skills;
- Collaborative and strong organizational, planning and