Job Description

Ashbury College is a leading not-for-profit independent day and boarding school for students in Grades 4 to 12 located in Canada's capital and the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation. We serve a diverse community of over 60 nationalities from around the National Capital Region, the diplomatic community and international and domestic boarding students.





Our mission is to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment as intellectually curious, compassionate and responsible global citizens. Our strategic direction is centered on the highest standards in teaching and learning; whole student development; access and inclusion in our pluralistic community; community engagement; and resource stewardship for long term sustainability. We achieve these through a community of employees, volunteers, and students who cultivate and celebrate diversity and inclusion.





Based in central Ottawa, Ashbury College is currently seeking a Senior School teacher for grades 9 and 10 Science, who:




brings genuine enthusiasm and a high degree of creativity to each class they teach,



consistently identifies ways to integrate technology into the curriculum,
enjoys collaborative teaching,
regularly incorporates inclusive teaching practices in the classroom, and
is passionate about experiments and demonstrations.




Your education, experience and qualifications include the following:





Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
B. Ed and /or M. Ed, ideally supplemented with a B.Sc. or M.Sc.
Experience teaching Ontario Grade 9 and 10 science curricula
Evidence of teaching enhanced by technology.


Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail.



Demonstrated experience communicating with students' parents / guardians.
History of adding to the full life of the school through coaching or leading educational interest groups
Fluency in oral and written French is an asset.




This is a one-year teaching position, for the 2025-2026 academic year, with an 84% teaching load based on 4 courses, 2 co-curriculars, facilitation of a Teacher Advisory Group, and scheduled teaching on-calls.




Ashbury College provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.





This appointment is effective starting late August 2025.





If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to , and indicate Senior School Science in the subject line . Please note that while the application deadline is

Friday June 6, 2025

, apply without delay as this posting may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.





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