French & Spanish Teacher, Senior and Middle School

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: August 2026

Become a part of an inspiring and vibrant community where your work goes beyond mere employment; you will have the chance to grow, innovate, and make a significant impact! At Branksome Hall, a premier IB World School for girls located in Toronto, you'll be part of a community of over 900 bright students and 230 dedicated staff members, all thriving in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our fundamental values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — are designed to ignite your enthusiasm and motivate you towards achieving new professional milestones. Prepare for a rewarding career where your contributions will help pave the path for a brighter future!

The Opportunity:

For the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, we are looking for a French and Spanish Teacher to join our Senior and Middle School on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal applicant will have the capability to instruct French at both the extended and core levels, as well as provide introductory Spanish lessons. In a setting where social-emotional learning and diversity, equity, and inclusion are emphasized, the successful candidate will showcase empathy, creativity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a nurturing relationship with both students and colleagues. This role is within the Modern and Classical Languages team and reports to the Instructional Leader of the department. This position addresses an existing vacancy with a planned start in August 2026.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Cultivating a classroom environment that encourages learning and personal development through a focus on social-emotional learning.
- Inspiring students to acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge essential for a solid educational foundation tailored to their individual capabilities.
- Building strong relationships with parents, faculty, and staff members.
- Ensuring that the written, taught, and assessed curriculum aligns with the IB framework and Ministry of Education standards while allowing for differentiation.
- Creating culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive French curricula designed for diverse learners.
- Developing comprehensive course outlines, unit plans, and lesson plans that incorporate all aspects of the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, emphasizing inquiry-based learning.
- Keeping accurate records as required by the Ministry, IBO, and school protocols.
- Regularly communicating with students, colleagues, and parents about student progress, including formal updates through report cards and parent-teacher meetings.
- Staying current and applying best practices in education by engaging in professional reading, attending workshops, and pursuing further professional development.
- Actively participating in faculty, department, and division meetings and collaborating with course teams to plan, assess, and revise the written curriculum.
- Taking on responsibilities for co-curricular activities and supervising students as needed.
- Offering additional support to students outside of classroom hours.
- Participating as an Advisor to mentor students and meet with them regularly.

Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a specialization in Spanish and/or French.
- Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent qualification with Intermediate/Senior qualifications in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
- Experience with and knowledge of the IB curriculum is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in curriculum development and assessment practices relevant to various educational stages.
- A relational educator who integrates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching into their teaching.
- Experience or a strong desire to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into the curriculum.
- A commitment to innovation and collaboration.
- Proficiency with relevant technology and ability to work in a digital and online environment.
- Capable of delivering educational programs electronically and using digital communication to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Alignment with and belief in Branksome Hall’s mission, vision, and values; passionate about teaching and dedicated to serving students and the community.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also being a cooperative team member.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Becoming a part of Branksome Hall will transform your life. In addition to collaborating with mission-driven colleagues in an engaging atmosphere, Branksome Hall offers the chance to:

- Receive a competitive salary along with generous vacation, a taxable lunch benefit, health and dental benefits, and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible staff.
- Be part of a community dedicated to student success and employee growth through ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
- Connect with a network of internationally recognized experts, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- Enjoy access to top-notch facilities and resources that promote wellness, including the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range: The faculty grid ranges from $70,903.08 - $134,998.82.

How to Apply:

Bring your vision, passion, and creativity to Branksome Hall. Share your story and explain how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by applying 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 evaluated on a rolling basis starting March 18th, 2026, and the posting will remain active until the position is filled. Please note that a closed AI system may be utilized in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency in candidate assessment. While this technology aids in evaluating qualifications, our team ensures that outcomes are reviewed to mitigate any potential biases. 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 encourages applications from all individuals who meet the position's minimum qualifications. We are firmly committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community, welcoming applications from racialized individuals, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, individuals with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others who can contribute to a diverse array of perspectives and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout 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 pertains to an existing vacancy. To find out more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.