Dance Teacher, Senior and Middle School

Employment Terms: Part-time (90%), Permanent/Contract

Start Date: August 2026

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity:

For the 2026-27 academic year, we are seeking a Dance Teacher to work in our Senior and Middle School on a 90% part-time basis. The position will consist of a 70% permanent role composed of Dance and Personal Project/Career Studies, and a 20% Dance contract for the academic year. The Dance Teacher will teach a variety of dance disciplines to Grade 7-10 students both in the academic and co-curricular timetables. They will also collaborate on the Dance Integration units with the Health & Physical Education department.

As a member of the Arts team, the successful candidate will report to the Instructional Leader of the Arts department. In a community where social-emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion are key priorities, the successful candidate demonstrates creativity, strong communication skills and the ability to build a caring rapport with students and colleagues.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with a projected start date of August, 2026.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;

• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each students ability;

• Fosters a love of language and literature in young people;

• Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members;

• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB and Ministry of Education curriculum ensuring differentiation;

• Develop culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive Dance curriculums for diverse learners;

• Develop course outlines, unit plans, lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, with a focus on inquiry based learning;

• Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines;

• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings;

• Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;

• Participate actively in faculty and department/division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;

• Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities and supervision duties.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution;

• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with I/S qualifications in Dance;

• Minimum three years’ teaching experience;

• Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset;

• Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices;

• A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice;

• Experience and/or desire to incorporate principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in curriculum;

• Embraces innovation and collaboration;

• Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment;

• Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;

• Belief in and alignment to Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values:

• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community;

• Ability to work both independently with little direct supervision as well as be a collaborative team member.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;

• Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;

• Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;

• Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range:

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