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Junior School Teacher
Full-Time Permanent
Commencing end of August 2025
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For over 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has been a beacon of empowerment, shaping talented girls into fearless women ready to conquer the world with intellectual curiosity, agility, and compassion. Our mission is to inspire girls to be fearless leaders, fostering confidence and independent voices.
The Junior School (JK - Grade 6) is a place to explore, grow, discover, collaborate, create and have lots of fun. It is the first step in the lifetime adventure of learning. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we see our students as individuals who are curious about the world around them and have the aptitude and intellect to learn. We use fundamental concepts from the Ontario curriculum to build a strong foundation in essential academic skills, such as math, literacy and research, while learning and discovering as a group.
We are looking for a Full-Time Permanent Junior School Teacher (Grades 4 to 6) who has experience and/or open to co-teaching, collaborative planning, documentation, and facilitating and assessing a challenging, dynamic program for young children. Our JS Teachers collaborate with specialists and lead teachers on an on-going basis to create challenging, inquiry-based learning experiences. In addition, you will be involved with co-curricular activities, including athletics. As a member of our professional learning community, you will embrace professional learning opportunities, attend faculty planning sessions and Junior School events, such as open houses, special events and other exhibitions of learning, with interest and enthusiasm.
Who You Are:
- Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate
- Primary and Junior Divisions teaching qualification
- Experience working within early childhood education and young children
- A passion for aligning educational research with classroom practice
- Commitment to, and passion for, furthering the work of the school, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and girls’ education
- Commitment to participate as a collaborative member in all aspects of the primary/junior division, school and in school life
- Passion and desire to continually learn about the social emotional needs of young children and differentiated instruction and strategies
- A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning
- Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness, as well as a readiness to accept and respect others
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment for your students, with families and your colleagues.
Why Work at BSS?
At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.
Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Extensive health and dental benefits package
- BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Lunch provided everyday!
- Use of on-site fitness center
- Professional Learning opportunities
- And a chance to be part of a great community!
BSS Values Diversity
BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Bishop Strachan School
BSS knows how girls learn and believes they can do anything. With over 150 years of experience helping young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier girls' schools in North America. Day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12 have the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment. In academics, arts and athletics, BSS has assembled an extraordinary faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to give each student the resources and atmosphere that encourage her to be her very best. For more information visit www.bss.on.ca. With the right education, girls who want to change the world become women who do.
Top Benefits
About the role
Junior School Teacher
Full-Time Permanent
Commencing end of August 2025
APPLY NOW
For over 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has been a beacon of empowerment, shaping talented girls into fearless women ready to conquer the world with intellectual curiosity, agility, and compassion. Our mission is to inspire girls to be fearless leaders, fostering confidence and independent voices.
The Junior School (JK - Grade 6) is a place to explore, grow, discover, collaborate, create and have lots of fun. It is the first step in the lifetime adventure of learning. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, we see our students as individuals who are curious about the world around them and have the aptitude and intellect to learn. We use fundamental concepts from the Ontario curriculum to build a strong foundation in essential academic skills, such as math, literacy and research, while learning and discovering as a group.
We are looking for a Full-Time Permanent Junior School Teacher (Grades 4 to 6) who has experience and/or open to co-teaching, collaborative planning, documentation, and facilitating and assessing a challenging, dynamic program for young children. Our JS Teachers collaborate with specialists and lead teachers on an on-going basis to create challenging, inquiry-based learning experiences. In addition, you will be involved with co-curricular activities, including athletics. As a member of our professional learning community, you will embrace professional learning opportunities, attend faculty planning sessions and Junior School events, such as open houses, special events and other exhibitions of learning, with interest and enthusiasm.
Who You Are:
- Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate
- Primary and Junior Divisions teaching qualification
- Experience working within early childhood education and young children
- A passion for aligning educational research with classroom practice
- Commitment to, and passion for, furthering the work of the school, the Reggio Emilia Approach, and girls’ education
- Commitment to participate as a collaborative member in all aspects of the primary/junior division, school and in school life
- Passion and desire to continually learn about the social emotional needs of young children and differentiated instruction and strategies
- A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning
- Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness, as well as a readiness to accept and respect others
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment for your students, with families and your colleagues.
Why Work at BSS?
At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.
Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Extensive health and dental benefits package
- BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Lunch provided everyday!
- Use of on-site fitness center
- Professional Learning opportunities
- And a chance to be part of a great community!
BSS Values Diversity
BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Bishop Strachan School
BSS knows how girls learn and believes they can do anything. With over 150 years of experience helping young women become leaders, BSS is among the premier girls' schools in North America. Day and boarding students from JK to Grade 12 have the opportunity to learn, explore and mature in a creative and challenging environment. In academics, arts and athletics, BSS has assembled an extraordinary faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to give each student the resources and atmosphere that encourage her to be her very best. For more information visit www.bss.on.ca. With the right education, girls who want to change the world become women who do.