Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 1-Year Contract (Mat Leave)

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:

Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, we are seeking an innovative and values-driven Kindergarten Classroom Teacher to work in our Junior School on a full-time, contract basis to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for enabling students to reach their full potential as they grow into learners and leaders with their strong pedagogy, social-emotional learning strategies and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use a lens of social-emotional learning to create a class environment and rapport 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 and needs;
• Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty, and other staff members;
• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with IB PYP and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation;
• Develop programme of inquiry, unit plans and lesson plans, ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on SEL, DEI and 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, 3 way conferences and student-led conferences;
• Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area(s) 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 teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;
• Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution;
• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with P/J qualifications;
• Minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher is an asset;
• Experience with kindergarten classes is preferred;
• Experience in and knowledge of the IB, specifically the PYP, 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;
• Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment;
• Adept at delivering education programs electronically and ability to use electronic communication to correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;
• Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall's mission, vision and values;
• Ability to work both independently 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 by May 8th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis 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.