Junior School Classroom Teacher (Grade 6)

at Branksome Hall, Toronto, Canada

Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

27 November 2026

Start

4 January 2027

Type of post

Teaching

Contract

full time

First seen

28 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 6-month Contract Start Date: January 4, 2027 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 role where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future! The Opportunity: We are seeking an innovative and values-driven teacher to teach in our Junior School for a Grade 6 class on a contract basis from January 2027 to June 2027. 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. Responsibilities will 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, including Grade 6 PYP Exhibition, 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. Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with P/J qualifications; Three years of experience as a classroom teacher is an asset; Experience in and knowledge of the IB, specifically the

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Curriculum

IB; IB PYP, MYP, DP

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