Junior School – Grade 6 Teacher

Renowned for its expertise in the particular learning needs of girls, BSS offers a single-gender environment that helps girls achieve their best, both academically and in their life’s pursuits. Continually reaching forward, renewing itself and keeping time with the fast-paced changes and increasing demands of the complicated world its graduates will face, BSS believes girls can do anything and strives to give them the 21st century tools to achieve whatever dreams they conceive. Our teachers provide a rigorous curricular experience that embraces inquiry-based instructional strategies. We are seeking highly collaborative teachers who are passionate about their subject area and who actively seek the opportunity for interdisciplinary and real-world connections and who are innovative not only in the use of technology but in the ways that they engage students in learning.

New and Experienced teachers who have been actively engaged in ongoing professional development and are excited about making a difference in the lives of young women, in our Reggio-inspired Junior School, are encouraged to apply for the following position for the 2021-22 academic year.Grade 6 Teacher – 100% Teaching Load, 1-Year ContractYour responsibilities as a Junior Division Teacher include collaboratively planning, implementing and assessing a challenging, dynamic inquiry-based program. You will be collaborating with a team teacher and/or specialist teachers and also be involved with co-curricular activities, including academics and athletics. As part of our professional learning community, you will embrace professional learning opportunities, attend faculty planning sessions and Junior School events, such as concerts and other exhibitions of learning, with interest and enthusiasm. Our teachers see themselves as researchers and contribute to the girls’ experience through that work.

A Bachelor of Education, a passion for aligning educational research with classroom practice, the ability to collaborate, multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, as well as at least three-five years of experience working at the primary or junior level, are the requirements for this exciting opportunity. You are committed to best practices and have superior academic/teaching track records, appropriate experience, degrees and/or Ontario Teaching Certification. You are passionate about your work and eager to teach as part of a team. You enjoy participating in the life of the school, including co-curricular activities.

BSS is a learning environment for everyone and only those inspired by the opportunity to participate and contribute to that environment will be considered. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected] indicating Grade 6 Teacher in the subject line by Tuesday, April 20.