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Elementary School Science Teacher

Richmond Hill, ON
$98,704/year
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health Spending Account for Dental/Health Benefits/Medical/Life $4,200.00
Group RRSP Plan with employer matching 5%
Company events

About the role

Science Teacher

RHMS is seeking a passionate, innovative STEM educator who brings heart, creativity, and curiosity to the classroom. With a strong foundation in environmental science and technology—like coding, robotics, 3D printing, and data tools—you’ll inspire our vibrant, stellar trailblazers to explore air quality, light and noise pollution, energy, and how we interact with the natural world. If you believe Science should be lived, not just learned, and want to ignite young minds through hands-on, meaningful learning, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach Grades 7-8 in our enriched STEM Program, using Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • Incorporate text-based coding, robotics, programming, and eco-conscious themes into your lessons.
  • Co-teach and collaborate with fellow Science educators to build seamless learning experiences.
  • Create dynamic, cross-curricular, project-based units that engage students in deep inquiry.
  • Lead a robust robotics program, encouraging teams to compete in events like Skills Ontario and VEXIQ.
  • Host STEM clubs and guide students through enriching challenges such as the University of Waterloo’s Beaver Computing Challenge.
  • Develop student confidence in coding (Python, JavaScript), environmental science, and engineering.
  • Inspire students to investigate their world—whether through building models, analyzing local pollution levels, or innovating sustainable solutions.
  • Foster strong parent connections through consistent, thoughtful communication.
  • Keep our Science Lab thriving with organized resources, lively displays, and student work that celebrates inquiry.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Education with Junior, Intermediate, or Senior qualifications
  • OCT Certification in good standing
  • AQ in Intermediate/Senior Science (General, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.)
  • 2–3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience in Science/Technology

Competency Requirements:

· Background in Environmental Science, Computer Science, or Math

· Skilled in coding (Python 3, JavaScript) and familiar with Lego Mindstorms EV3, mBot, VEXIQ

· Experience in private or independent schools

· Tech-savvy with tools like SMARTBoards, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Schoology

· A heart for students and a passion for making Science meaningful, relevant, and fun

Additional Information:

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Additional hours may be required for school events.

Compensation:

Salary: Starting at $98,704.00 (late August –June), subject to experience and education.

Benefit Program: Health Spending Account for Dental/Health Benefits/Medical/Life $4,200.0.00.

Group RRSP Plan: RRSP program with employer matching 5%.

Application Deadline & Next Steps

We will accept applications until August 8. After that, we will begin contacting candidates to schedule interviews.

Accessibility:

RHMS is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, parents and students feel valued, supported and respected. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student families and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $98,704.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

  • Teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • OCT (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-08
Expected start date: 2025-08-25

About Richmond Hill Montessori Private School

Primary and Secondary Education
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For almost thirty years, RHMS has educated thousands of children in a positive and progressive learning environment, empowering children to create their own identity with purpose and ambition to be successful on whichever path they choose. Through the course of their educational experience at RHMS, students establish a strong foundation that provides the basis for academic success in high school and beyond.

From Montessori preschool through Grade Eight, the school's focus is to nurture the individual talents of every student and build upon those talents. RHMS uses an innovative curriculum well in advance of the standardized curriculum and continuously adapts to the latest research and the demands of society. An abundance of educational tools, along with the most current and effective technology, are used to enhance the enriched programs.

RHMS is also an extension of each student's home: a place where students are well cared for, supported, and encouraged to discover the love of learning. It is an incredible community of parents, students, and teachers working toward a common goal: maximizing the potential in every child. Extending beyond core school hours, complimentary before and after school supervision is available and provided by members of the school's staff, to give working parents peace of mind knowing their children are engaged in age-appropriate activities and well supervised on campus.