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Secondary Humanities Teacher (PT)

InnovOak School7 days ago
Kitchener, ON
Mid Level
part_time

About the role

Grades 9–12 Humanities Teacher
Senior Division – InnovOak School

InnovOak School is a rapidly growing, innovative private school focused on providing strong academic rigour alongside innovative teaching practices. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where students develop the tools, skills, and mindset to succeed academically and thrive in life. Our commitment to building happy, motivated students ensures that they are prepared for a bright future.

InnovOak School is a Ministry Inspected Private School for Grades JK–12, granting both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and our own Honors School Graduation Diploma (ISHGD). Our academic program blends the Ontario Curriculum with Cambridge content, Singapore Math foundations, and LifeREADY principles. Instruction is aligned through our proprietary Everstone+ curriculum framework, ensuring that students move through a structured, rigorous progression from early learning to graduation.

At InnovOak, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and teachers can thrive. As part of our team, you will contribute to shaping the future of education in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative school culture.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a qualified and committed teacher to deliver senior-level Humanities courses as part of our term-based program model. This is a part-time, in-person teaching assignment, scheduled during TERM 1 (September to November) Teaching may occur in one or multiple terms, depending on subject qualifications and availability. Each course must meet the expectations of a 110-hour, Ministry-inspected credit and requires formal instructional documentation, evaluation, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach one or more assigned senior-level Humanities courses, based on term and subject alignment

  • Deliver content that is rigorous, relevant, and aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations

  • Maintain and adapt course outlines suitable for small-group delivery while ensuring inspection readiness

  • Post unit plans, success criteria, and rubrics clearly and promptly

  • Maintain a well-organized online course space and up-to-date gradebook in the school’s LMS (Blackbaud)

  • Archive major assessments and student exemplars for inspection documentation

  • Complete midterm and final reporting, attend parent interviews, and communicate regularly with families

  • Engage students in real-world connections through history, business literacy, inquiry, and discussion

  • Build academic skills while encouraging critical thinking, self-reflection, and future readiness

  • Contribute to the school’s professional culture with clarity, consistency, and subject-area leadership

What We Are Looking For:

  • A teacher who brings both structure and real-world relevance to senior-level instruction

  • Strong understanding of Ontario curriculum expectations in Social Sciences, Business Studies, and Humanities

  • Ability to create engaging, discussion-rich classrooms with academic integrity and high expectations

  • Ability to build rapport with students and foster classroom participation through a confident, approachable presence

  • Experience with term-based planning, credit tracking, and LMS-based course documentation

  • Professional communication skills and a willingness to collaborate across subject teams

  • Depending on qualifications and interest we may offer these courses individually or collectively

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Sciences, or a related field; Bachelor of Education preferred

  • Experience teaching senior secondary courses in an Ontario or Canadian school context

  • Familiarity with Growing Success, formal assessment practices, and standards-based grading

  • Teachables in at least one of: BOH4M, CHY4U, HSB4U; preference given to candidates who can teach multiple

  • Fluency in English and strong written communication skills

  • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is required

Additional Information:

  • All courses must meet the 110-hour credit requirement and comply with Ministry inspection standards

  • All candidates must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and three professional references

  • Applicants who have previously applied should reapply to confirm term availability and update documentation

Please visit our website at www.innovoak.ca for more information about our school programs.

We look forward to seeing your application package. Our system will guide you through the process. You may also apply directly to this posting (and others) by visiting:
https://innovoak.bamboohr.com/jobs/

About InnovOak School

Primary and Secondary Education
1-10

InnovOak School is a JK-12 private school in Kitchener-Waterloo Region that provides small classes and focused instruction in the pursuit of the highest standards of student academic and personal excellence.