Job Description

Job Title: Primary/Junior STEAM Teacher (Full-Time)

Location: Laureate College, Ontario

Employment Type: full time contract (probationary period)

Salary: $47,000 - $56,000 first year (10 year grid up to $74,000)

About Laureate College:

Laureate College is a private, independent school committed to academic excellence, creativity, and character development. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ESL, STEAM, and university preparatory programs, Laureate College is now expanding its vision to the elementary level. This new initiative will offer students a dynamic, inquiry-based curriculum in a nurturing, nature-rich environment.

About the Opportunity: We are seeking a passionate and nurturing Junior STEAM Teacher to join the founding faculty of a new private elementary school located just outside Waterdown, Ontario. Nestled within a beautifully restored historic building and surrounded by 50 acres of natural forest, our school offers a unique setting for inquiry-based learning and outdoor education.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a creative and collaborative team of educators who are passionate about developing an engaging and integrated STEAM curriculum. Our program emphasizes hands-on exploration, cross-disciplinary thinking, and real-world problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) for Junior School.

Integrate outdoor education into the STEAM curriculum, utilizing the surrounding natural environment as an extended classroom.

Foster a student-centered, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.

Collaborate with colleagues to co-create an innovative educational model.

Contribute to the development of school culture, values, and community initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Education with OCT certification or eligibility (Junior Division preferred).

Experience designing and delivering STEAM lessons for elementary-aged learners.

Familiarity with inquiry-based teaching methods and project-based learning.

A passion for outdoor education and environmental awareness is an asset.

Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills.

Creativity, adaptability, and a pioneering spirit to help build a new school.

What We Offer:

An inspiring, nature-immersed work environment.

The opportunity to help shape the vision and direction of a new school.

A supportive team culture focused on innovation and student success.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two professional references to hr.lc@laureatecollege.ca.

Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $47,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Work Location: In person