Grade 6 Classroom Teacher, Junior School

3 months ago

Toronto, Canada Branksome Hall Full time

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 8-month Contract 

Start Date: November, 2024

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an innovative and values-driven teacher to teach in our Junior School for a grade 6 class on a contract basis from November 2024 to June 2025. The successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for enabling students to reach their full potential as they grow into learners and leaders with their strong pedagogy, social-emotional learning strategies and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Use a lens of social-emotional learning to create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student's ability and needs;

Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty, and other staff members;

Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with IB PYP and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation;

Develop programme of inquiry, unit plans and lesson plans, ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on SEL, DEI and inquiry-based learning;

Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines;

Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress, including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings, 3 way conferences and student-led conferences;

Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area(s) and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;

Participate actively in faculty and department/division meetings and meet regularly with teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;

Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; 

Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with P/J qualifications;

Three years of experience as a classroom teacher is an asset;

Experience in and knowledge of the IB, specifically the PYP, is a strong asset;

Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices;

A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice;

Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment;

Adept at delivering education programs electronically and ability to use electronic communication to correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;

Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values;

Ability to work both independently as well as be a collaborative team member.

Experience with the PYP Exhibition is preferred

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees; 

Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre and STEM/Arts studios;

Work collaboratively with colleagues at , our sister school, which opened in 2012 on Jeju Island in South Korea;

Partner with a global network of International Baccalaureate educators with strong connections to the International Baccalaureate and active partnerships with international organizations;

Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship.

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