Junior Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Junior Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract

Start Date: April 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 2025-26 academic year, we are seeking an innovative and values-driven Kindergarten Classroom Teacher to work in our Junior School on a full-time, 3-month contract basis to cover a maternity leave starting April 3rd, 2026. The successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for enabling students to reach their full potential as they grow into learners and leaders with their strong pedagogy, social-emotional learning strategies and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Kindergarten classrooms are co-taught by 2 teachers, with additional shared support across all specialist classes. Our Junior Kindergarten class has 14 students.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use a lens of social-emotional learning to create a class environment and rapport 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 student's ability and needs;

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

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

• Develop programme of inquiry, unit plans and lesson plans, ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on SEL, DEI and 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, 3 way conferences and student-led conferences;

• Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area(s) 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 teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;

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

Candidate Profile:

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

• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with P/J qualifications;

• Experience with kindergarten classes is preferred;

• Minimum of three years of experience as a classroom teacher is an asset;

• Experience in and knowledge of the IB, specifically the PYP, 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;

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

• Adept at delivering education programs electronically and ability to use electronic communication to correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;

• Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values;

• Ability to work both independently 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.