Math Teacher, Senior Middle School

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 1-Year Contract
Start Date: August 2026

Join a vibrant and motivating community where your role transcends traditional employment, allowing you to grow, innovate, and create a significant impact! Branksome Hall, a prestigious IB World School for girls situated in Toronto, boasts over 900 passionate students and 230 committed staff members within a setting that promotes creativity, teamwork, and innovation. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will inspire your enthusiasm and propel you toward new professional achievements. Get ready to embark on a rewarding career where your contributions will help shape a brighter future!

The Opportunity: Commencing in the 2026-27 academic year, we are seeking a Math and Business Teacher to join our Senior School under a full-time, one-year contract. The successful candidate will allocate 80% of their teaching time to Math and 20% to Business, possessing a strong background and experience in instructing Senior School Math and Business. In a setting that prioritizes social-emotional learning and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ideal applicant will demonstrate empathy, creativity, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to build strong connections with both students and colleagues. The chosen individual will be part of the Math team, reporting to the department's Instructional Leader. This role is available to fill an existing vacancy, with a planned start date in August 2026.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Cultivate a classroom atmosphere centered on social-emotional learning to promote both academic and personal growth.
- Motivate students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge essential for a solid foundation in further education, tailored to their individual capabilities.
- Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty, and staff.
- Work collaboratively with the Learning Strategies team as needed to support all students through their academic and social-emotional journeys.
- Ensure that the written, taught, and assessed curriculum aligns with IB and Ministry of Education standards while incorporating differentiated instruction.
- Develop culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive Math and Business curricula for a diverse student population.
- Assist students in gaining interdisciplinary insights through collaborative inquiry units with faculty across different subjects.
- Prepare course outlines, unit plans, and lesson plans that incorporate all aspects of the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, with an emphasis on inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning.
- Maintain accurate records as mandated by the Ministry, IBO, and school policies.
- Regularly communicate student progress to students, colleagues, and parents, including formal updates via report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Stay updated on best practices in your subject area and teaching methodologies through professional literature, workshops, and development opportunities.
- Actively participate in faculty, department, and school meetings, and collaborate with course teams to plan, review, and refine the written curriculum.
- Engage in co-curricular activities and supervision duties.
- Provide additional support to students outside of regular class hours.
- Function as an Advisor, mentoring students through consistent meetings.

Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, specializing in Math.
- Certification from the Ontario College of Teachers or an equivalent degree with I/S qualifications in Math and Business.
- Ideally, a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
- Familiarity with and experience in the IB curriculum is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in curriculum development and assessment practices suitable for the developmental stages of students.
- A relationship-focused educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies into their teaching.
- Experience and/or a dedication to integrating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the curriculum.
- Open to innovation and collaborative efforts.
- Proficient with relevant technology and capable of operating in a laptop and online learning environment.
- Able to deliver educational programs electronically and use digital communication to engage with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community.
- Share and align with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision, and values: passionate about teaching and dedicated to serving students and the community.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also being an effective team player.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Joining Branksome Hall can significantly enhance your career. In addition to collaborating with mission-driven, highly cooperative colleagues in an enriching environment, Branksome Hall provides:

- A competitive salary alongside generous vacation, a taxable lunch benefit, comprehensive health & dental plans, and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees.
- Membership in a strong community committed to students and the professional development of employees through continuous growth and mentorship.
- Opportunities to connect with a network of distinguished industry experts, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources that support wellness, including the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range:

Placement on the Branksome Hall Faculty Salary Grid is determined by years of relevant teaching experience, educational qualifications, and Additional Qualifications (AQs). The grid ranges from $70,903.08 to $101,270.67 for up to 6 years of applicable experience and from $101,615.33 to $134,998.82 for more than 6 years of relevant experience.

How to Apply:

Bring your creativity, vision, and passion to Branksome Hall. Share your story and your aspirations to impact the lives of girls by submitting your application through our careers page. Please label any documents you upload during the application process with your First and Last Name and the type of document (e.g., resume, cover letter). Applications will be reviewed continuously starting March 25th, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled. Please note that a closed AI system may be utilized in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and candidate evaluation. While this technology aids in assessing qualifications, our team actively reviews results to ensure potential biases or assumptions are addressed throughout the process.

Applications (resume and cover letter) may also be sent to:
Branksome Hall – Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. We are fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community and encourage applications from racialized individuals, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others who can contribute to diversifying perspectives and fostering inclusivity. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We appreciate all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.