Job Description
St. Clement's School is currently looking for a qualified Science Teacher (“Teacher”), with a focus on Biology, to join our School on a full-time basis commencing on August 25, 2026, with an orientation day on August 21, 2026.
The Teacher is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and is responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing best practices in teaching Science at the Intermediate/Senior level. Our ideal candidate cares deeply about issues of social justice and demonstrates a willingness to incorporate this work into their curriculum. The Teacher will participate actively in staff, department, and professional development meetings and other activities related to school life including support of our LINCWell initiatives to implement best practices to meet the individual needs of our students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach Biology and other Science courses from Grades 7 to 12 as a member of our Science Department.
Design and develop unit plans to deliver Science curriculum that is challenging, creative, and that creates interdisciplinary connections;
Support, supervise, and assess students and report on individual student achievement;
Use technology to enhance learning in the classroom;
Support families with open, ongoing communication about student progress;
Provide and manage a safe, positive learning environment for students to foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning;
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and grades; participate in department meetings and professional development days;
Full participation and engagement in the life of the School;
Coach, organize and/or participate in co-curricular trips and activities, which may fall before and after school hours and on weekends and may include occasional supervision of overnight student trips, both national and international; and
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
A post-secondary undergraduate degree in a related field, Honours preferred;
Certificate of qualification (Intermediate/Senior) and registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers; Biology Specialist preferred;
Experience teaching Middle and/or Senior Science, with Biology an asset;
Knowledge of instructional best practices for teaching Science;
Ability to use a wide variety of teaching and assessment strategies to meet the learning needs of all students;
Experience and comfort in providing rich inquiry-based learning opportunities and real-world application;
Fluent in equity literacy with the ability to recognize, respond to, and redress conditions that are inequitable, and actively demonstrate commitment to anti-oppression education;
Demonstrated ability to use and integrate technology to enhance learning;
Excellent classroom management, organizational, and planning skills and experience in differentiating instruction;
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work and plan in close collaboration with all constituents including colleagues, parents, and students;
A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students' love of learning;
Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life;
Strong initiative, communication, teamwork, and instructional ability;
Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment as a supportive team player who is adaptable, able to learn quickly and think on their feet;
A clear criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.
The Teacher is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and is responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing best practices in teaching Science at the Intermediate/Senior level. Our ideal candidate cares deeply about issues of social justice and demonstrates a willingness to incorporate this work into their curriculum. The Teacher will participate actively in staff, department, and professional development meetings and other activities related to school life including support of our LINCWell initiatives to implement best practices to meet the individual needs of our students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach Biology and other Science courses from Grades 7 to 12 as a member of our Science Department.
Design and develop unit plans to deliver Science curriculum that is challenging, creative, and that creates interdisciplinary connections;
Support, supervise, and assess students and report on individual student achievement;
Use technology to enhance learning in the classroom;
Support families with open, ongoing communication about student progress;
Provide and manage a safe, positive learning environment for students to foster independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning;
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and grades; participate in department meetings and professional development days;
Full participation and engagement in the life of the School;
Coach, organize and/or participate in co-curricular trips and activities, which may fall before and after school hours and on weekends and may include occasional supervision of overnight student trips, both national and international; and
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
A post-secondary undergraduate degree in a related field, Honours preferred;
Certificate of qualification (Intermediate/Senior) and registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers; Biology Specialist preferred;
Experience teaching Middle and/or Senior Science, with Biology an asset;
Knowledge of instructional best practices for teaching Science;
Ability to use a wide variety of teaching and assessment strategies to meet the learning needs of all students;
Experience and comfort in providing rich inquiry-based learning opportunities and real-world application;
Fluent in equity literacy with the ability to recognize, respond to, and redress conditions that are inequitable, and actively demonstrate commitment to anti-oppression education;
Demonstrated ability to use and integrate technology to enhance learning;
Excellent classroom management, organizational, and planning skills and experience in differentiating instruction;
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work and plan in close collaboration with all constituents including colleagues, parents, and students;
A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students' love of learning;
Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life;
Strong initiative, communication, teamwork, and instructional ability;
Ability to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment as a supportive team player who is adaptable, able to learn quickly and think on their feet;
A clear criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.
💡 Quick Summary
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