Middle School Teacher - Oakville, Canada - St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
Description
Middle School TeacherHomeroom, Language Arts, Geography, and History
Full-time Position - 100% FTE
Start Date:
August 2024
Who We Are
Located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Olde Oakville, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is a premier independent school for girls from JK through to Grade 12.
Our mission is to engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.
An Opportunity to Join SMLSRole Overview
Position Details
Department:
Middle School
Reports to:
Middle School Head
Liaises with:
Middle School Head, Middle School Assistant Head, Middle School Teachers
Education:
Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teacher Certification
Experience: 3+ years experience teaching at Junior/Intermediate grade level (Grades 6, 7, 8) with a focus on homeroom, language arts, history, and geography
Experience developing/implementing Project/Inquiry Based Learning
Additional Qualifications (asset)
Experience in a non-profit setting (asset)
Experience in an Independent School (asset)
Working Conditions:
Office / School Environment, Mac, Google
Who You Are
Your Strengths
An enthusiastic, articulate, and creative individual who communicates with ease and confidence.
Confident with engaging in innovative and differentiated learning that is student centered.
A critical thinker who demonstrates initiative, integrity and attention to detail.
A team player who enjoys being part of a vibrant, collaborative community and contributes positively to all areas of the school.
An educator who never stops learning and continually seeks best practices in girls' education to enrich your teaching.
Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Experience with developing innovative inquiry-based programming that challenges students with a variety of learning styles, interests and strengths.
Exemplary communication and collaboration skills with the proven ability to develop relationships and a caring rapport with students and their families, and with colleagues.
Our work is meaningful and important. As a school, we support each student's interests, talents, learning needs and strengths.
Through our world-class facility, Signature Programs, expertise in girls' education, and dedication to personalization, our students become lifelong learners equipped to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose.
When you join SMLS, you join a fun and supportive communityOur employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and may be eligible for some of the following benefits:
Health, vision, and dental care
Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Mental health & wellbeing resources
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) / RRSP program with up to 5% employer match
A healthy lunch program during the school year
On-site fitness facilities
On-site parking
Time off during Winter Break and March Break
Summer hours and extra long weekends in line with the school calendar
The Essence of SMLS
Each Girl at the Centre
We believe that each girl is creating her own distinct educational pathway, as her interests, strengths and passions emerge.
We are committed to co-creating that pathway with her in a personalized learning environment where each girl's joy, laughter and love of learning belong.
Academic Excellence and InnovationSMLS is grounded in best practices and focused on innovation.
We set the highest standards of excellence for our academic curriculum and signature programs as we develop ethical, culturally competent leaders who are catalysts for positive change.
Wellbeing and Belonging
We understand that connectedness to oneself, others and the world around us is fundamental to our students' learning and wellbeing.
As a school community, we are united by our values and our commitment to building a just and inclusive environment with empathy, integrity and respect.
We honour our Anglican heritage and welcome all faiths and cultures, celebrating the diversity reflected by each member of our school community.
Strength of SpiritWe live in a complex world with uncertainty and change.
We believe that resilience, courage and commitment are essential for our students and our community to embrace life fully, open ourselves to limitless possibilities, and boldly meet the unknown challenges ahead.
SMLS is an equal opportunity employer and we accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please contact Human Resources with any requirements or questions.
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