Careers at SJK

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• Lower School Teachers

  Job Title: Lower School Teachers

  
  

  Location: St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK)

   

  Position Summary: 

   

  SJK is seeking highly motivated and committed Lower School classroom teachers to fill two roles. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and innovative teachers who appreciate working in a collaborative environment, dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning. The teachers will be responsible for teaching all subject areas apart from French, Physical Education and Health, Music, and Outdoor Education.

  
  One position will be a full time, indefinite teaching position and the other will be a 10 month maternity leave position. 

  
  

  Start Date: August 21, 2024   

  Contracts: 

  • Full time, Indefinite
  • 10 months, Definite

  Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Bachelor of Education Degree
  • Primary and/or Junior Divisional Qualifications
  • An Ontario College of Teachers Certificate, or eligibility for teacher certification in Ontario
  • OCT Membership in good standing
  • Experience teaching students in the Primary or Junior Division
  • Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an asset
  • Independent school experience is an asset

  Competencies:

  • A positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach to learning and all aspects of school life
  • Collaborative and solution-focused, with a passion for teaching
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  • A proven ability to build a caring rapport with students 
  • Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues
  • An ability to instruct using a range of differentiated teaching strategies and technologies
  • A dynamic, dedicated team player with a strong work ethic
  • Capacity to contribute to SJK’s Co-Curricular Program
  • Willingness to learn, and a commitment to personal growth and development

   

  School Description: 

  
  SJK is the leading co-educational independent school in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. The School, which was founded in 1972, is located on a beautiful 36-acre natural campus offering enriched educational programming for day students from JK–Grade 12 and international boarding students from Grades 9–12 through our accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. The School’s co-ed Boarding Residence is located in close proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. 
  
  

  SJK offers a world of learning where we embrace innovation, diversity and internationalism. We have dedicated and inspirational educators, attentive to the needs of individual students and their families. Our expectations are high; students are encouraged to find balance through academics, sports, arts, service and leadership. As the only accredited IB World Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario, our students love to learn and graduate as confident, well-rounded individuals fully prepared for post-secondary education and life beyond. Our graduates take their passions to the world as leaders and global citizens. 
  
  

  As a community, we believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. We strive to be a place where every student, faculty and staff member, parent and alumni feel that they are welcome and valued. We achieve this by living our core values and by appreciating that our learning community is enhanced by human differences. We value the unique experiences that each individual brings to our community and the myriad of perspectives that our diversity provides. We also recognize that it is our common humanity that binds us together as a community. We welcome applications from individuals who feel that they could make a positive contribution to our diverse community.

   

  To Apply:

   

  Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to Cheryl Boughton, Head of School by Friday, May 17, 2024 to: employment@sjkschool.org. 

  
  The School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit an application at their earliest convenience. Please be aware that the successful candidate will need to submit a vulnerable sector check.

  
  SJK is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan if eligible, and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment. 
  
  

  Thank you for taking the time to read our job posting and considering whether applying to SJK is the next step in your career journey. While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interviews.

• Lower School and Upper School Supply Teachers

  Position Summary: 
  SJK is seeking highly motivated and committed supply teachers to be added to our Supply Teacher List. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and innovative teachers who appreciate working in a collaborative environment, dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning. 
   
  Start Date:
  Available to work during the current academic year.
  
  Contract:
  Temporary Supply Teaching    
   
  Qualifications and Experience:
  

  • A Bachelor of Education Degree
  • Primary, Junior, Intermediate and/or Senior Divisional Qualifications
  • An Ontario College of Teachers Certificate, or eligibility for teacher certification in Ontario
  • OCT Membership in good standing
  • Experience teaching in the Primary, Junior, Intermediate and/or Senior Divisions is an asset
  • Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP, DP is an asset
  • Independent school experience is an asset

  
  Competencies:
  

  • A positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach to learning and all aspects of school life
  • Collaborative and solution-focused, with a passion for teaching
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  • A proven ability to build a caring rapport with students 
  • Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues
  • An ability to instruct using a range of differentiated teaching strategies and technology
  • A dynamic, dedicated team player with a strong work ethic
  • Capacity to contribute to SJK’s co-curricular program
  • Willingness to learn, and commitment to personal growth and development

  
  To Apply:
  Interested and qualified candidates are invited to forward by email a letter of application and a résumé to Cheryl Boughton, Head of School as soon as possible to: employment@sjkschool.org. 
   
  SJK is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a vibrant, collegial work environment.
  

  
  While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interviews. As a condition of employment, a vulnerable sector screening will be required.