Full-Time Permanent

One of Canada’s leading gender inclusive IB Schools, founded in 1965, The York School is a place where learning extends beyond the classroom and students are challenged to realize their full potential and discover who they want to be.

In two state-of-the-art campuses in the heart of Toronto, The York School brings together an innovative and progressive employee experience and fosters a caring and inclusive environment.

JOB PURPOSE

The York School is looking for an experienced and inspirational Teacher to be part of the Senior School faculty as a History and Humanities Teacher. The successful candidate will have had training or successful experience at the Intermediate and Senior Level with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP) and will be well-versed in project-based and experiential learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Intermediate and Senior Level History, with the possibility of teaching Humanities (Geography, Economics) courses
• Teach within the IB (International Baccalaureate) framework and philosophy
• Participate in collaborative planning, committees and meetings
• Participate in co-curricular activities, including athletics coaching
• Participate in or lead experiential trips
• Supervision duties as well as other duties related to the position
• Prepare course objectives, lesson plans and outline for course of study, following IB and ministry curriculum guidelines, and deliver program
• Incorporate technology in lessons to enhance the classroom experience 
• Ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports and marking
• Establish and enforce student expectations with disciplinary strategies for an effective teaching and learning environment

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Certificate (Intermediate or Senior Divisions)
• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in history or humanities
• Minimum 2 years experience teaching history or humanities
• Training and experience teaching the IB (International Baccalaureate) MYP (Middle Years Programme) and/or DP (Diploma Program) considered an asset
• Strong ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with students, parents and teachers cheerfully, enthusiastically, courteously, patiently and with discretion
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A proactive team player who is flexible and self-motivated with a “How can I help?” attitude
• Proficiency in a technologically rich school environment, and skilled in Google Applications are considered an asset

THE YORK SCHOOL'S CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Breadth of Contribution
• Relationship Focused
• Service Orientation
• Communication & Collaboration Inclusivity
• Integrity & Trust

THE YORK SCHOOL'S FACULTY COMPETENCIES:

• Planning & Preparation for Student Learning 
• Delivery of Instruction 
• Managing Classroom Culture & Environment 

WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

• The York School Campus, Toronto

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY:

Employees at The York School are inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and engaged citizens of the world. Leaders in their field, they are collaborative, open to change and committed to improving lives through education. We are committed to professional development, and provide a competitive compensation, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) and benefit package to our employees. 

At The York School, we are committed to providing and maintaining a safe school environment for all. Consistent with this commitment, the school has established a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all employees and students to be vaccinated from COVID-19. Exemption to this policy is based on medical condition. In addition, employees must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

THE YORK SCHOOL VALUES DIVERSITY: 

At The York School, our mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world. As such, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. The York School will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at humanresources@yorkschool.com or by phone at 416- 926-1325.

HOW TO APPLY:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply here by submitting their application by February 8, 2023.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The York School

The York School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent day school, renowned for its challenging academic International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and commitment to experiential learning – extending all over Toronto, Canada and the world. Our highly trained faculty receive support and training to be leading professionals in their fields and in the IB Curriculum, using cutting-edge classroom technology. Like our students, teachers at The York School are inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and engaged citizens of the world. Leaders in their field, they are open to change and committed to improving lives through education.

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