Job Description

Blyth Academy is seeking committed and engaging teachers to teach the Ontario curriculum virtually. Experience teaching biology and computer science is strongly desired.

While the majority of our teachers have OCT certification, we welcome qualified educators from all sectors and professional backgrounds to apply. New teacher college graduates awaiting their OCT certification are encouraged to apply as well.

About Blyth Academy:

Blyth Academy is the largest private school by enrollment in Ontario, with campuses across the province. Blyth Academy offers students, grades 5-12, a comprehensive full-time program, as well as part-time, private, semi-private, night & weekend, summer school, and online courses.

Our primary focus is to enhance academic achievement to prepare all students for university and beyond. Here at Blyth Academy, we tailor the curriculum to the individual student, not the other way around. By taking into account each student\xe2\x80\x99s learning style and extra-curricular responsibilities, we are able to customize a plan unique to the individual.

Blyth Academy follows the curriculum expectations set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education. From this academic base, we integrate student interests, experiential hands on learning activities within and beyond our walls, and an empathetic approach to teaching and learning. We have developed a strategy for incorporating literacy and numeracy across the curriculum in an effort to support the provincial mandate to improve student achievement in these essential skills. We incorporate research and evidence-based inquiry and decision making approaches in the classroom that will support students\xe2\x80\x99 success in both of these critical areas.

About the Role:

• Small classrooms with an average of 8 students: enhanced student engagement & interactions; less administrative work (i.e. report cards, marking)
• Academic calendar: 4 terms from September \xe2\x80\x93 June.
• Educate students focused on academic success and with strong parental support
• Autonomy for your individual teaching structure and style
• Supportive colleagues and leadership

Requirements

About you:

• Subject matter expertise and teaching experience
• Extensive knowledge of current Ontario curriculum
• Empathetic and dedicated to students\xe2\x80\x99 learning, growth, and development
• Commitment to engage, challenge and inspire young learners
• Able to effectively manage and foster a positive learning environment
• Openness to differentiated learning approaches and experiential learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Flexibility, accountability, and integrity

Interested candidates are asked to submit their application online.

Blyth Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request by candidates in all aspects of the hiring process.

All teachers/educators of Blyth Academy must be able to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

For further information or assistance please contact:

Blyth Academy