Visual Arts & Design Teacher

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 100% Permanent

Start Date: August 2025

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values - Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference - will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity:

For the 2025-26 academic year, we are seeking a Visual Arts & Design Teacher to work in our Senior and Middle School. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience teaching Intermediate/Senior Visual Arts and Design Technology. In a community where social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion are key priorities, the successful candidate demonstrates empathy, creativity, strong communication skills and the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues. The successful candidate will work closely with the Visual Arts and Design departments and report to the Instructional Leader of each respective department.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate effectively as part of a dynamic teaching team to enhance the Middle Years Programme (MYP) & Diploma Program (DP) Visual Arts and Design curriculum and student learning experiences;
• Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student's ability;
• Fosters a love of learning in young people;
• Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members;
• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB and Ministry of Education curriculum ensuring differentiation;
• Develop culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive curriculum for diverse learners;
• Develop course outlines, unit plans, lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, with a focus on inquiry based learning;
• Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines;
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings;
• Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;
• Participate actively in faculty and department/division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;
• Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities and supervision duties.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with a specialist in Visual Arts, Design Technology or Computer Science;
• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with I/S qualifications;
• 2 - 3 years' related teaching experience preferred;
• Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset;
• Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices;
• A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice;
• Experience and/or commitment to incorporating DEI principles into curriculum development and teaching practice;
• Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment;
• Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;
• Belief in and alignment to Branksome Hall's mission, vision and values;
• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community;
• Ability to work both independently with little direct supervision as well as be a collaborative team member.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
• Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;
• Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;
• Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range: $68,505.39 - $130,433.64 (placement on the grid is determined based on qualifications and years of eligible and related experience)

How to Apply:

Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning April 17, 2025 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall - Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.