French & Spanish Teacher, Senior and Middle School

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

Join a dynamic and inspiring community where your role extends beyond traditional employment; you will have the opportunity to innovate, grow, and make a lasting impact! At Branksome Hall, a distinguished IB World School for girls located in Toronto, you will be immersed in a community of over 900 bright students and 230 committed staff members, all flourishing in an environment that promotes creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — are designed to ignite your enthusiasm and propel you towards achieving new professional heights. Get ready for a fulfilling career where your efforts will help shape a brighter future!

The Opportunity:

For the 2026-27 academic year, we are seeking a French and Spanish Teacher to join our Senior and Middle School on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be equipped to teach French at both the extended and core levels and provide introductory lessons in Spanish. In an environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, the successful applicant will demonstrate empathy, creativity, strong communication skills, and the ability to cultivate nurturing relationships with students and colleagues. This position falls within the Modern and Classical Languages team and reports to the department's Instructional Leader. This role addresses an existing vacancy, with a start date set for August 2026.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Fostering a classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and personal growth through a focus on social-emotional learning.
- Motivating students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge essential for a strong educational foundation tailored to their individual needs.
- Establishing robust relationships with parents, faculty, and staff.
- Ensuring that the curriculum delivered, assessed, and taught is in accordance with the IB framework and Ministry of Education standards while allowing for differentiation.
- Designing culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive French curricula that cater to diverse learners.
- Developing comprehensive course outlines, unit plans, and lesson plans that encompass all facets of the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, emphasizing inquiry-based learning.
- Maintaining accurate records in compliance with the Ministry, IBO, and school protocols.
- Regularly communicating with students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress, including formal updates through report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Remaining up-to-date and implementing best practices in education through professional reading, attending workshops, and pursuing ongoing professional development.
- Actively participating in faculty, department, and division meetings and collaborating with course teams to plan, assess, and refine the written curriculum.
- Engaging in co-curricular activities and providing student supervision as needed.
- Offering additional support to students outside designated classroom hours.
- Serving as an Advisor to mentor students through regular meetings.

Candidate Profile:

- A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with a specialization in Spanish and/or French.
- Ontario College of Teachers certification or an equivalent qualification with Intermediate/Senior qualifications in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
- Familiarity with the IB curriculum is highly desirable.
- Strong competencies in curriculum development and assessment practices relevant to various educational levels.
- A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching into their teaching approach.
- Experience or a keen interest in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into the curriculum.
- A commitment to innovation and collaboration.
- Proficient with relevant technology and able to operate effectively in a digital and online environment.
- Capable of delivering educational programs electronically and utilizing 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 collaborative team player.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Becoming part of Branksome Hall promises to be a transformative experience. In addition to working alongside mission-driven colleagues in an engaging atmosphere, Branksome Hall provides the opportunity to:

- Receive a competitive salary alongside 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.
- Belong to a community committed to student success and employee development through continuous professional growth and mentorship opportunities.
- Connect with a network of internationally recognized experts, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
- Access excellent facilities and resources that enhance 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 illustrate how you will impact 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 reviewed on a rolling basis starting March 18th, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled. Please note that a closed AI system may be used in our recruitment process to streamline candidate assessment. While this technology aids in evaluating qualifications, our team ensures that outcomes are carefully reviewed to mitigate 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 committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community and welcome applications from racialized individuals, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, individuals with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others who can bring 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 learn more about Branksome Hall, please visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.