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• Upper School Physics and Math Teacher

  Job Title: Upper School Physics and Math Teacher

  
  

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

   

  Position Summary: 

   

  SJK is seeking a highly motivated and committed Grades 9-12 Physics and Math Teacher. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and innovative teacher who appreciates working in a collaborative environment, dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning. 

   

  Start Date: December 2, 2024   

  Contract: Full-time position, one-year maternity leave contract

   

  Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Bachelor of Education Degree
  • Intermediate and/or Senior Divisional Qualifications in Physics and Math 
  • An Ontario College of Teachers Certificate, or eligibility for teacher certification in Ontario
  • OCT Membership in good standing
  • Experience teaching High School Physics and Math is an asset
  • Experience teaching and/or training in the International Baccalaureate MYP and/or DP is an asset
  • Independent school experience is an asset
  • Proficiency in more than one language is an asset
  • Training and engagement in inclusive education practices, including professional development related to inclusion, equity, social justice, and diversity

   

  Competencies:

  • A positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach to learning and all aspects of school life
  • Ability to integrate design, conceptual, and inquiry-based approaches into curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. 
  • Collaborative and solution-focused, with a passion for teaching and learning
  • Excellent social, communication and self-management skills 
  • A proven ability to build a caring rapport with students 
  • Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues
  • An ability to instruct using a range of differentiated teaching strategies that honours the dignity of each student and meets the needs of all learners
  • An ability to use and embed a variety of technology tools and applications to enhance learning and promote digital citizenship
  • Culturally responsive approaches to teaching and learning, but not limited to including Indigenous ways of knowing
  • A dynamic, inclusive, collaborative, 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
  • Internationally-minded and open to supporting and cultivating partnerships locally, nationally, and globally

  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 close 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 welcomed 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 email a letter of application and a résumé to Cheryl Boughton, Head of School, by November 15, 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.

• Junior Kindergarten Teacher

  Job Title:  Junior Kindergarten Teacher

  
  

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

   

  Position Summary: 

  SJK is seeking a highly motivated and committed Early Years classroom teacher. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and innovative teacher who appreciates working in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning. The teacher will be responsible for teaching Junior Kindergarten.

  
  

  Start Date: March 10, 2025

  Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026

  Contract: Full Time, Maternity Leave

   

  Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Bachelor of Education Degree
  • Primary-Junior Divisional Qualifications
  • An Ontario College of Teachers Certificate, or eligibility for teacher certification in Ontario
  • OCT Membership in good standing
  • Experience teaching and/or training in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is an asset
  • Independent school experience is an asset
  • Experience teaching and/or additional qualifications in Kindergarten is an asset
  • Proficiency in more than one language is an asset
  • Training and engagement in inclusive education practices, including professional development related to inclusion, equity, belonging, and diversity

   

  Competencies:

  • A positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging approach to learning and all aspects of school life
  • Ability to integrate design, conceptual, and inquiry-based approaches into curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. 
  • Collaborative and solution-focused, with a passion for teaching and learning
  • Excellent social, communication and self-management skills 
  • A proven ability to build a caring rapport with students 
  • Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues
  • An ability to instruct using a range of differentiated teaching strategies that honour the dignity of each student and meets the needs of all learners
  • An ability to use and embed a variety of technology tools and applications to enhance learning and promote digital citizenship
  • Culturally responsive approaches to teaching and learning, but not limited to including Indigenous ways of knowing
  • A dynamic, inclusive, collaborative 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
  • Internationally-minded and open to supporting and cultivating partnerships locally, nationally, and globally

  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 near 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 feels welcomed 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 could positively contribute 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 Monday, December 2, 2024, to: employment@sjkschool.org. 
  
  

  The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Please be aware that the successful candidate must submit a vulnerable sector check.
  
  

  SJK is an equal opportunity employer. We offer 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 reading 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 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.