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Now hiring : English Teacher Upper School

Employment Terms : Full-Time Permanent

Start date : August 2026

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic curious and flexible Teacher for our Upper School English Department to teach a full course load in the Middle Year programme (Grades 8-10) and / or the Diploma programme (Grades 11-12). The successful candidate will have demonstrated a pattern of innovation collaboration and engagement in learning and / or teaching and share an eagerness to work with a variety of learners and diverse student addition they will share an interest in real-world and transformative learning experiences as well as demonstrate cultural competency and an ability to work in a collegial manner.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Academic

Prepare and implement course objectives lesson plans outlines and assessment pieces for course of study following IB and College guideline;

Employ best practices for teaching students at the high school level including inquiry and problem-based learning scaffolding book-ending frequent review and feedback and differentiated instruction;

Create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom;

Establish a positive and aspiring classroom environment that best enables a diverse group of students to flourish and recognizes the differing needs of students on the basis of their linguistic historical cultural and socio-economic experiences;

Communicate regularly on student progress with faculty administrators and parents;

Use technology in the classroom and deliver remote learning to enhance learning and support student organization and planning;

Collaboratively create engaging assessments to evaluate students progress and provide meaningful feedback to students in their journey toward continuous growth;

Keep up to date with developments in subject area teaching resources and strategies and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;

Participate in faculty and professional meetings educational conferences assemblies and various professional development opportunities.

Advising

Actively engage with students in their advising group in order to know them and support their growth in academics co-curricular and social emotional wellbeing;

Know the academic physical and personal profiles of each advisee; student in the advising group;

Emulate the values of the College-Learning Community Wellbeing Service and Pluralism;

Be an effective link between the school and families on both academic and non-academic matters by carrying out Adviser duties;

Meet with advisees during advising sessions and deliver the advising curriculum;

Write advising comments on reports and communicate formally and informally with parents of advisees in person email and via telephone.

Co-Curricular

Lead with skill passion and enthusiasm identified activities in our vast co-curricular program including athletics (coaching expertise in basketball soccer hockey volleyball baseball) the arts clubs and publications;

Actively participate in the life of the school including but not limited to graduation school dances and other extracurricular community events as required.

Job Requirements

Experience Knowledge and Competencies :

Relevant Bachelor degree a or equivalent and at least five years of teaching experience within the subject specialty;

Masters degree;

Experience as an MYP / DP examiner or workshop leader;

Strong grasp of the development and curricular needs of Upper School students;

Knowledge of pedagogy in order to provide coaching to faculty in their subject discipline;

Knowledge of pedagogical tools designed to enhance the learning experience (e.g. inquiry-based learning and design thinking).

What We Offer

• Unparalleled opportunities for professional development including workshops networking sessions a leadership program and visiting experts and scholars;

Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices;

Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans including health care and lifestyle spending accounts;

Pension plan generous vacation time self-funded sabbaticals parental leave top-up;

Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health including the Employee and Family Assistance Program;

Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you;

Social events for colleagues and their families;

Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues;

Free on-campus parking.

About UCC

Upper Canada College (UCC) is focused on making the world a more just and inclusive place through dialogue and teamwork. With a commitment to equity and fairness students learn that what makes us different as individuals makes us stronger as a community. A rigorous academic program is supported by accomplished faculty exceptional co-curricular programming and state-of-the-art facilities.

The UCC experience is underpinned by five core values : learning pluralism service community and well-being. Among its strategic goals is UCCs ambition to become more diverse and inclusive. This is supported by a recognition that no learning community is whole without the inclusion and amplification of multiple voices; UCC is committed to fostering belonging striving for justice and peace among all people and addressing systemic and structural forms of oppression.

UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA and historically marginalized persons. UCC embraces pluralism celebrating differences cherishing similarities and giving voice to multiple perspectives.

This job is for an existing vacancy. Compensation is based on the faculty salary grid which varies by qualifications and years of teaching experience. The range for 6 years or less of teaching experience is $77221-$110465 and the range for 7 years or more of teaching experience is $115869-$142132.

Please share your resume and cover letter at by Monday 2nd February 2026. We thank all candidates in advance; however we will contact only those selected for an interview. Artificial intelligence tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and selection process.

To learn more about UCC please visit and

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Adult Education,Teaching,Tutoring,Curriculum Development,Cordova,Experience with Children,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 77221 - 142132