Job Description

Junior School Classroom Teacher (2 positions)

Employment Terms: Full-Time, One-Year Contract

Start Date: August, 2024

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international-mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking two innovative and values-driven teachers to teach in our Junior School. 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision and values;

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

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Competitive salary and benefits, including being a contributing member of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;

Access to state of the art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness center, swimming pools, and makerspaces;

A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship;

Opportunity to join a global network of IB educators with strong connections to the IB and active partnerships with international organizations.

How to Apply:

If you would like to join a leading educational institution and dynamic team, please click to submit your resume and cover letter March 4, 2024. The posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall \xe2\x80\x93 Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBQT2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit our website at

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