Secondary Teacher (any subject)

Position Summary

The Teacher prepares and teaches academic, technical, specialized subjects under the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or IB Programme as appropriate. The incumbent will assist the Senior Leadership Team and curriculum coordinators in curriculum and pedagogy planning. The Teacher also works closely with students and other academic staff in a diverse cultural setting to maintain a fruitful teaching and learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

Prepare teaching material for students according to an approved curriculum

Evaluate the learning progress of students, determine individual needs of students, prepare report cards and discuss results with constructive advice

May teach and evaluate students through distance or online courses

Motive and engage students to learn with creativity

Exercise good classroom management to ensure students a fair and orderly environment

Apply different strategies in a consistent manner to fulfil the course contents and objectives

Apply appropriate resources and technology in conducting lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory and field studies

Assign homework and assignments to students, make assessments and discuss with students the results to enhance their learning progress

Prepare, administer and correct tests and exams

Safeguarding & Student/Parent Communications

Provide a safe learning environment to enable students in taking challenges

Identify the needs of special learning support and additional academic assistance for students

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help

Provide advice and assistance to students on academic issues

Encourage students to confidently and freely ask questions in learning

Create an environment of mutual respect that fosters a global mindset

Assist students in taking responsibility for their own actions by assisting them with realistic goals

Communicate with parents/mentors by providing appropriate information and updates on students learning progress in a professional manner

Attend all relevant academic and student well-being meetings and collaborative planning sessions

Administration & School Support

Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and development

Attend and help to organize events for students, parents or the wider community

Support and implement the whole school in all areas of operating system

Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops

Support and participate in school induction activities for new teachers

Attend school meetings as required

Requirements

Holder of Bachelor’s Degree with major in the subject of teaching

Qualification of OCT is preferred

Extensive knowledge of the current OSSD grade 9-12 curriculum, and the assessment, evaluation and reporting expectations outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Growing Success document

Knowledge and experience with delivering experiential learning, including service and inquiry-based learning, IB knowledge or experience is an asset

Excellent organizational skills

High proficiency in applying technology to enhance the capacity of teaching and learning

Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities

Experience with ESL students is an asset