Latin & Civics Teacher, Senior and Middle School
About This Role
Employment Terms: Part-Time (90%), 1-Year Contract
Start Date: August 2026
Join a vibrant community where your role transcends mere employment, offering you the chance to grow, innovate, and create a significant impact! At Branksome Hall, an esteemed IB World School for girls situated in Toronto, you will collaborate with over 900 enthusiastic students and 230 dedicated colleagues in an environment that champions collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Our core values—Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference—will inspire your passion and empower you to reach new professional heights. Get ready to embark on a rewarding career that contributes to shaping a brighter future!
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Latin and Civics Teacher to join our Senior School on a part-time contract for the academic year 2026-27. In our community that prioritizes social-emotional learning, the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to forge meaningful connections with students and colleagues. This position falls under both the Modern and Classical Languages Department and the Individuals and Societies Department, reporting to the Instructional Leader, Individuals and Societies. This role is available due to an existing vacancy, with a start date anticipated for August 2026.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Fostering an inspiring classroom atmosphere that encourages learning and personal growth through a social-emotional learning approach.
- Motivating students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential for their educational journey, tailored to their unique abilities.
- Instilling a love for language and literature among students.
- Equipping students with a thorough understanding of the history and development of government in Canada.
- Cultivating positive relationships with parents, faculty, and staff members.
- Collaborating with the Learning Strategies team to effectively support all students in their academic and social-emotional growth.
- Ensuring that the curriculum aligns with IB and Ministry of Education standards while allowing for differentiation.
- Designing culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive Latin and Civics curricula for diverse learners.
- Promoting interdisciplinary understanding through collaborative inquiry units with faculty across various subject areas.
- Developing course outlines, unit plans, and lesson plans that integrate the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, emphasizing inquiry and interdisciplinary learning.
- Maintaining accurate records as required by the Ministry, IBO, and school policies.
- Regularly updating students, parents, and colleagues on student progress, including through formal report cards and parent-teacher meetings.
- Staying informed about best practices in the subject area and teaching methodologies through professional reading, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
- Actively participating in faculty and departmental meetings while collaborating with course teams to plan, review, and enhance the written curriculum.
- Engaging in co-curricular activities and supervision responsibilities.
- Offering additional support to students outside of regular class hours.
- Acting as an Advisor, mentoring students and meeting with them regularly.
Candidate Profile:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a focus on Latin and/or History.
- Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent, with Intermediate/Senior qualifications in Classical Studies (Latin) and/or History.
- Experience with IB and inquiry-based teaching is highly beneficial.
- Strong abilities in curriculum development and assessment practices that are appropriate for the developmental stage of students.
- A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies.
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