Employment Terms: Part-time, 90%, 1 year Contract

Start Date: August 2024

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

The Opportunity:

For the 2024-25 academic year, we are seeking a Latin Teacher to work in our Senior and Middle School on a contract basis as a member of the Modern and Classical Languages team. In a community where social-emotional learning is a key priority, the successful candidate demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Using an SEL lens, create a class environment that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;

Establish effective rapport with students;

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education in accordance with each students ability;

Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members;

Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;

Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with IB and Ministry of Education curriculum ensuring differentiation;

Develop unit plans and lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of MYP and DP curricula, with a focus on inquiry-based learning;

Update all necessary records accurately as required by 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;

Keep up-to-date with developments in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;

Participate actively in faculty and department meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;

Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities;

Participate as an Advisor, mentoring students and meeting them twice in an 8 day cycle.Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution with a specialist in Latin;

Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with I/S qualifications in Classical Studies - Latin preferred;

Minimum three years teaching experience preferred;

Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset;

Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop environment;

Possesses strong oral and written communication skills;

Works independently with little direct supervision;

Works as part of a team.

Why Join Branksome Hall?

Competitive salary and benefits including being a contributing member of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;

Access to state of the art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness centre, swimming pools, and makerspaces

A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship;

Opportunity to join a global network of IB educators with strong connections to the IB and active partnerships with international organizations.

How to Apply:If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as of May 3, 2024 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to: Branksome Hall Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity

and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit our website at www.branksome.on.ca.