Primary Teacher - LTO

RIDLEY COLLEGE; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley College is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education, teaching experience, and a commitment to fostering student development across all aspects of life. This role offers the opportunity to engage deeply with students and contribute to a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ full-time teaching experience at the Primary or Junior Level.
• Experience in athletics coaching or the creative Arts is an asset.
• Independent / Boarding school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize the classroom and learning resources to create a dynamic learning environment.
• Plan, prepare, and present lessons that motivate students.
• Participate in co-curricular activities including coaching and leading community service initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Mediation skills

Education

Bachelor of Education degree (Ontario or equivalent)

Ontario Teachers qualifications (or equivalent)

Qualified to teach International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Job description

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 750 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 55 countries worldwide. Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing. Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.

We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration, and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community. Attracting, developing, and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St. Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula, comprising a blend of century-old buildings and modernized technology. Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, slated to open in early 2024 as part of the ongoing Campaign for Ridley, will continue to reshape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley's place as a global leader in education.

Ridley’s teaching facilities are second to none. All teaching spaces have wireless network and Internet access and are equipped with SMARTBoard technology.

OVERVIEW

Ridley College has an exciting opportunity for a Primary Teacher in our Lower School commencing January 2024.

At Ridley, our faculty leaders are more than teachers or lecturers. Together, our teachers strive to lead their best lives and serve as adult mentors to young people who seek to cultivate flourishing lives.

At the heart of Ridley College is a great boarding school. If you are passionate about inspiring students to develop in all aspects of life—mind, body, and spirit; a master of your craft and discipline; an expert learner who models curiosity, intellectual humility, and a zest for lifelong learning, we encourage you to apply.

Our teachers will :

1. Organize the classroom and learning resources to create a dynamic learning environment for students.
2. Plan, prepare, and present lessons that motivate students, catering to the range of needs and abilities of the students.
3. Meet requirements for the evaluations of students’ development.
4. Provide feedback to advisors and parents on a student’s progress through regular progress reports, including daily communication when appropriate.
5. Participate in co-curricular activities including coaching a sports team, coordinating activities/clubs, leading community service initiatives, supporting students as an Advisor, and being a member of a house duty team.
6. Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and strategies, making relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
7. Engage, support, and collaborate with colleagues and work flexibly within the Department teams.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor of Education degree (Ontario or equivalent).
• Ontario Teachers qualifications (or equivalent) to teach at the Primary / Junior level.
• Qualified to teach or experience teaching the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) would be an asset.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum of two (2) years’ full-time teaching, supply, or occasional teaching experience at the Primary or Junior Level.
• Athletics coaching at the competitive or recreational level (e.g., rowing, basketball, rugby, hockey, or other sport) is an asset.
• Experience in the creative Arts is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, exemplary communication skills, problem-solving, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Experience with innovative teaching and learning.
• Independent / Boarding school experience preferred.
• Commitment to the College’s academic and co-curricular directions and the school’s vision and mission.