Entrepreneur in Residence

Job summary

The Entrepreneur in Residence will lead the NOODLE entrepreneurship curriculum and provide individualized mentorship to students for their start-up ventures. They will also collaborate with staff to organize events and support the expansion of the program across the school.

Job details

Employment Terms: Part-Time, Contract Start Date: September, 2026 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 a unique approach to learning which enables innovation, collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship, students and employees become impactful leaders. 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: The Branksome Hall business accelerator program, (NOODLE) which was first created and funded in 2018, is seeking an Entrepreneurship Facilitator to work directly with students (grades 7 - 12). Since inception, NOODLE has been supported by a team of educators and an Entrepreneur in Residence who has been instrumental in the development and growth of the program. Reporting to the Director, Curriculum Innovation, and working closely with the NOODLE team, the Entrepreneur in Residence will play a vital role in guiding student-led ventures, preparing them for competitions and pop-up events, and offering real-world insights beyond traditional curriculum. The NOODLE program supports students through an 18-week curriculum, offering hands-on entrepreneurial experience. This role offers up to 8 hours per week, with the possibility of sharing the hours between two individuals. We are open to discussing flexible arrangements and alternative ways to structure the role to best suit the needs of qualified candidate(s) and our NOODLE program. Key Responsibilities Include: * Lead and facilitate the NOODLE entrepreneurship curriculum, working with students for up to 8 hours per week, outside of regular school hours (mornings, lunch break or after school) through the 18-week program. * Provide individualized mentorship and guidance to student start-ups, helping them prepare for competitions and business scaling. * Provide in person consultations to support student ventures and ensure continued progress in their company. * Collaborate with teachers and staff members to support the entrepreneurship experience for students. * Help organize and support the NOODLE program's events, which includes a pitch competition with an opportunity to win additional funding to scale up and grow their company. * Participate in the expansion of the NOODLE program to engage more students across the school. Candidate Profile * Proven experience as an entrepreneur or business mentor, ideally with experience working with youth * Strong understanding of the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to market launch * Ability to inspire and motivate students while providing practical, hands-on guidance and mentorship with a variety of products. * Effective supervisory, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills * Ability to provide both group instruction and individualized support * Flexibility to work outside of regular school hours to support student needs 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 [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9c7705b2-9f7b-4fda-93c2-caa9ba8fb106&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter]. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received beginning August 26, 2026, 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 1N4 Branksome 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: branksome.on.ca [https://www.branksome.on.ca/].

What you’ll do

The Entrepreneur in Residence will lead the NOODLE entrepreneurship curriculum and provide individualized mentorship to students for their start-up ventures. They will also collaborate with staff to organize events and support the expansion of the program across the school.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience as an entrepreneur or business mentor, ideally with experience working with youth. A strong understanding of the entrepreneurial process from ideation to market launch is required.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Entrepreneurship
• Mentorship
• Business Development
• Curriculum Facilitation
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Communication
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Student Engagement
• Business Scaling
• Event Coordination
• Liberal Arts
• Ideation
• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Entrepreneur-in-Residence
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation