Job Description

The Country Day School

Senior School Outdoor Education & Science

Full-Time

,

Permanent

Commencing September 2025

An exciting opportunity exists at The Country Day School (CDS) for an experienced teacher to join our Outdoor Education and Science departments. The successful candidate will have a university degree in a related field and certification to teach in Ontario. We are seeking a dedicated, skilled and versatile teacher who is passionate about outdoor education and its teaching applications in courses like Grade 9 Green Industries, Grade 11 Outdoor Education, Grade 11 Environmental Science and Grade 12 Resource Management. In addition to this teaching complement, our new OE teacher will have the opportunity to facilitate learning extensions for senior level students on our 100-acre property and to plan and lead a variety of outdoor experiential learning trips throughout the year. Previous outdoor education experience and wilderness first-aid training are preferred.


CDS is committed to Supporting, Knowing and Inspiring each of its learners. In addition to an individual who possesses authentic love for the natural environment and all it has to offer, both inside and outside of the classroom, we are seeking a teacher whose practice embodies our principles of an expert teacher:


meets the needs of all learners is passionate about teaching and learning has a deep understanding of teaching/learning and the subject area monitors student learning and uses assessment to improve teaching and learning creates an optimal classroom environment focuses on mastery learning and deep understanding develops self-regulation, self-efficacy and self-esteem in their students offers appropriately challenging tasks and goals excels at the relational aspects of teaching
A review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Head of School invites qualified individuals to apply by

Wednesday, August

27th

and submit their resume and cover letter to:

Mr. John Liggett, Head of School

The Country Day School

13415 Dufferin Street

King,

ON L

7B 1K5

The university-preparatory curriculum at CDS is balanced with extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular programs. In addition to the relevant educational background, candidates must be willing to become involved in all facets of school life.


The Country Day School offers a positive working environment with a competitive salary, including the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan where applicable. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported, and welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of this community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know.


All employees of The Country Day School must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report.

Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Situated on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the heart of King Township, The Country Day School offers a challenging university-preparatory program for boys and girls (JK-12). For more information about this leading Canadian independent school, please visit.