Learning Strategies Teacher

Job title:

Learning Strategies Teacher

Company

Branksome Hall

Job description

Employment Terms: Part-Time (40%), 1-Year ContractStart Date: August 2025Join 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 career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!The Opportunity:Beginning in August of the 2025-26 academic year, we are seeking a Learning Strategies Teacher to work in our Senior and Middle School on a part-time, one-year contract basis. In a community where social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion are key priorities, the successful candidate demonstrates empathy, creativity, as well as the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues. With proven experience providing individualized support to students and having strong communication skills, the successful candidate will join the Learning Strategies team and report into the Director, Learning Strategies and Health Centre.This position is on campus, 14 hours a week, ideally across four days with flexibility, covering hours when students would be available for sessions.Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:Develop an understanding of the unique learning profiles and needs of Branksome Hall students;Create and update Learning Strategies Plans for students with identified learning needs;Assist students to develop appropriate learning strategies to ensure their success;Support students to achieve the attributes of the IB Learner Profile;Provide individual learning support to students as required;Support students, parents and teachers in their understanding of learning difference and learning needs;Assist faculty to implement differentiated instruction to meet specific learning needs;Work collaboratively with learning specialists, subject specific teachers, social workers, school nurses and school counsellors to develop and implement best practices to support students;Co-teach or teach learning strategies workshops.Candidate Profile:Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;Ontario Teacher’s Certificate with Additional Qualifications in Special Education;A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Special Education;Experience writing and implementing IEPs or formal written education plans is preferred;A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice;Experience and/or commitment to incorporating DEI principles into their Learning Strategies Plans;Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment;Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;Strong verbal and written communication skills;Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset and preferred;Belief in and alignment to Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values:Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community;Ability to work both independently with little direct supervision as well as be a collaborative team member.Why Join Branksome Hall:Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.Target Hiring Range: $68,505.39 – $130,433.64 (placement on the grid is determined based on qualifications and years of eligible and related experience, and prorated to 40% based on the part-time hours of this role)How to Apply:Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page.Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning May 8th, 2025 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:Branksome Hall – Human Resources10 Elm AvenueToronto, OntarioM4W 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 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 applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: .

Expected salary

$68505.39 – 130433.64 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:09:06 GMT

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