Middle School Humanities
Located in the Annex neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Royal St. George's College is an urban day school for boys that combines academic excellence with a stimulating and supportive environment. RSGC offers a challenging program of academics, athletics, the arts, outdoor education, community outreach, and co-curricular activities designed to fulfill our College’s Vision of “lifelong Georgians ready to use their scholarship, compassion, conscience and courage to make a difference.”
For September 2021, our vibrant Junior School is looking for an innovative and spectacular Humanities teacher (Language Arts/Social Studies). This is a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will be a teacher with training and/or experience in designing and implementing experiential programming and inquiry-based learning for grades 7 and 8, as well as the ability to work as part of a collaborative team. In addition to the responsibilities of teaching humanities and collaborative planning, the Humanities teacher will display a commitment to participating in co-curricular life.
The successful candidate will represent Royal St. George’s College with professionalism and integrity in delivering on our mission “To challenge and inspire each boy to be the best version of himself.” We are seeking an individual whose professional practice aligns with the Values that guide our daily actions. Please meet some of our students discussing our values here.
Position Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate instructional practices for a diverse community of learners
- A passion for reading, writing, creating, and, teaching and learning
- Excellent communication, organization and collaboration skills
- A knowledge of Cooperative Learning pedagogy and Habits of Mind would be an asset
- A commitment to cultivating and nurturing equity and inclusion in the classroom and school environment, familiarity with incorporating anti-oppressive and culturally responsive teaching practices into the classroom would be an asset
- An enthusiastic, kind and positive nature with a progressive and global-minded outlook
- A demonstrated love of children and a commitment to professional growth
- Strong relationship-building skills and joy for working with students of this age
- Experience teaching in a remote learning environment using Google Classroom would be an asset
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant teaching experience
- Ontario Teaching Certificate (Intermediate Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Education in good standing eligible with the Ontario College of Teachers
- Undergraduate degree in English Literature (preferred)
Royal St. George's College is committed to fostering workplace well-being by building on a culture where all of our people can experience a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you be contacted regarding any opportunity at the College and require accommodation please advise us.
RSGC offers a supportive and nurturing work environment and a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. If you are interested in working in a dynamic educational environment please email a cover letter along with a resume no later than June 9, 2021 to the attention of Lindsay Gentner, Director of Human Resources, Royal St. George’s College at: hr@rsgc.on.ca indicating Humanities Teacher in the subject line.
We thank all candidates in advance.
We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview.
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Royal St. George's College is an independent school for boys located in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school admits boys from Grades 3 through 12. Our mission is to challenge and inspire each of our students to become the best version of himself.