Job Description

Who We Are: Exploring Scholar

At Exploring Scholar, we are a provider of innovative education services focused on high-impact K-12 academic enrichment programs. We pride ourselves on creating a highly supportive environment where educators can design

tailored materials and professional lesson plans

for students across various subjects, including Intermediate Science.

The Role: In-Person Science Teacher

This is an

in-person teaching opportunity

perfect for current science educators looking for consistent part-time work. The ideal candidate currently teaches science, is enrolled in teacher's college, or is working in an education-related field.

Those with strong academic backgrounds in Science, Math, Physics, and Engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an in-person position

requiring reliable commuting to our North York location.

Essential Qualifications

Teaching Experience:

Proven teaching experience with

Grades 7-10 science classes

within a Canadian or US curriculum context is mandatory.

Academic Proficiency:

Strong academic proficiency and confidence in teaching science, which must be clearly demonstrated during the selection process.

Technical Skill:

Teachers must be proficient in online teaching tools (for resource preparation, marking, and administrative tasks).

Core Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to small classes of students or through private tutoring sessions in person. Prepare lesson materials within program guidelines and accurately mark homework and assessments. Actively work to promote and nurture students' intrinsic interests and curiosity in the subject of Science. Teachers are required to teach a

minimum of 4 hours per week

.

Why Join Exploring Scholar?

Stable Timetable:

Enjoy a reliable, semester-based timetable with set group class times--

no uncertainties!

In-Person Teaching:

Work at our

modern, tech-driven facility

in a professional environment.

Increased Hours:

Opportunity to teach more courses or one-on-one tutoring classes for increased hours.

Supportive Administration:

Our supportive administrative staff manages all logistics (student acquisition, communications, scheduling).

You focus solely on instruction.

Professional Growth:

Additional opportunities exist for career advancement, unique educational projects, and professional development (e.g., alternative practicums, resume assistance).

Meaningful Connections:

Opportunity to build supportive relationships with motivated students within our small class sizes.

Location, Compensation, and Application

Location:

Our office is located at

201 Consumers Rd, North York, ON

.

Transit:

We are a 15-minute walk from Don Mills Station.

Driving:

Parking stipends are included for our teachers.

Compensation:

Compensation is calculated based on scheduled teaching hours and prior teaching experience.

Other Hiring:

We are also hiring for: In-Person Math, Physics, and English (ELA), and remote AP Economics, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science.

Application Details:

Please email your cover letter, academic transcript, and a detailed resume to

hr@amberwoodacademy.org

for immediate processing. We appreciate all applicants but will only contact qualified candidates.

Crucially, please use the precise subject line: "Exploring Scholar - In-Person Science Instructor - ES20251118INP-SCI" for expedited processing.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $25.46-$62.13 per hour

Application question(s):

Please describe your previous or current experience teaching science.
Location:

North York, ON M2J 4G8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person