Science Teacher - Toronto - St. Clement's School

Description

Overview

St. Clement's School is currently looking for a Science Teacher to join our school teaching Science at the intermediate and senior level on a full-time basis starting August 31, 2026, with an orientation day on August 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science courses from Grades 7 to 12 as a member of our Science Department.
• Design and develop unit plans to deliver Science curriculum that is challenging, creative, and that creates interdisciplinary connections.
• Support, supervise, and assess students and report on individual student achievement.
• Use technology to enhance learning in the classroom.
• Support families with open, ongoing communication about student progress.
• Provide and manage a safe, positive learning environment for students to foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and grades; participate in department meetings and professional development days.
• Fully participate and engage in the life of the School.
• Coach, organize, and/or participate in co-curricular trips and activities, which may fall before and after school hours and on weekends and may include occasional supervision of overnight student trips, both national and international.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes of Our Ideal Candidate

• A post-secondary undergraduate degree in a related field, Honours preferred.
• Certificate of qualification (Intermediate/Senior) and registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Experience teaching Middle and/or Senior Science.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices for teaching Science.
• Ability to use a wide variety of teaching and assessment strategies to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Experience and comfort in providing rich inquiry-based learning opportunities and real-world application.
• Fluent in equity literacy with the ability to recognize, respond to, and redress conditions that are inequitable, and actively demonstrate commitment to anti-oppression education.
• Demonstrated ability to use and integrate technology to enhance learning.
• Excellent classroom management, organizational, and planning skills and experience in differentiating instruction.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work and plan in close collaboration with all constituents including colleagues, parents, and students.
• A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students' love of learning.
• Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life.
• Strong initiative, communication, teamwork, and instructional ability.
• Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment as a supportive team player who is adaptable, able to learn quickly and think on their feet.
• A clear criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.

Compensation and Benefits Offered

• Salary is based on our Faculty Salary Grid and varies by qualifications and years of experience. Salaries below are based on full-time equivalency of (1.0).
• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience. The range for individuals with less than seven years of qualifying teaching experience is $60,000 – $105,000. The range for individuals with more than seven years of teaching experience is $85,000 – $134,000. (Progression within the band is based on set qualifications and experience.)
• These amounts are based on our current year grid, which may increase for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.
• Ontario Teachers Pension Plan;
• Comprehensive benefit plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Subsidized parking or TTC transit fare; and
• Subsidized lunch in our Cafeteria.

Additional Information

This posting reflects an existing vacancy for the school year. Candidates interviewed will be notified of the outcome within 45 days of their interview. AI may be used in the screening process.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

St. Clement's School is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value each community member's identity and well-being. Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences, and cultures. Our differences are our strengths. St. Clement's is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation please advise us during our initial conversation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Our School

As a leading independent girls' school in Toronto, St. Clement's School is recognized for its longstanding commitment to academic rigour and excellence in a small, nurturing environment. We're a close-knit community that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation, where students from Grades 1 to 12 live, learn, and grow together under one roof. At SCS, every student is known and valued, and the same can be said of our staff.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting an application at including a resume and cover letter by February 12, 2026.