Senior School Business Teacher

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School; Oakville; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental care

Life insurance and long-term disabled

EFAP

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Lunch program

On-site facilities & parking

Time off during breaks

Job summary

SMLS seeks a Senior School Business Studies Teacher to join the Senior School team. The role covers Economics, Launching and Leading a Business, International Business Fundamentals and Canadian History, with a temporary contract to address an immediate staffing need.

You will collaborate with the Senior School Principal and faculty, fostering inquiry-based, student-centered learning and delivering engaging lessons. Teaching experience in Grades 9–12 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience developing inquiry-based programming for diverse learners.
• Strong communication with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate within a department and school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business and History classes in Senior School (Grades 9–12).
• Provide engaging, inspirational learning experiences.
• Collaborate on curricular initiatives within the department.
• Maintain professional communication with students, faculty and parents.
• Contribute to co-curricular life and school events.

Skills

Inquiry-based programming

Communication & collaboration

Student-centered learning

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education

Tools

Mac

Google

Job description

Senior School Business Teacher

Full-time Temporary

Position Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Department: Senior School

Reports to: Principal, Senior School

Role Overview

To support our vision of empowered young women challenging and transforming the world, we are currently seeking a Senior School Business Studies Teacher. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Senior School Principal and Faculty and will be responsible for learning and teaching within Economics, Launching and Leading a Business, International Business Fundamentals and Canadian History courses. This is a temporary contract position to address an immediate staffing need due to a leave of absence.

Who We Are

SMLS is a premier independent girls' school (JK–Grade 12) with 135 years of history. Located on 10 acres in Olde Oakville, our mission is to provide personalized, real-world learning experiences that encourage young women to challenge and transform the world. Our tight-knit, nurturing community allows each girl to explore her unique pathway to success. SMLS students learn to dare–and develop the future‑ready skills, resilience, and confidence to lead beyond our doors.

Who You Are

Your Strengths

Above all else, the successful candidate is a champion for girls' education. You are also:

• An enthusiastic, articulate, and creative individual who communicates with ease and confidence.
• Confident with engaging in innovative and differentiated learning that is student centered.
• A critical thinker who demonstrates initiative, integrity and attention to detail.
• A team player who enjoys being part of a vibrant, collaborative community and contributes positively to all areas of the school.
• Able to recognize and support different learners to thrive and prosper.
• An educator who never stops learning and continually seeks best practices in girls' education to enrich your teaching.

Experience

• Experience with developing innovative inquiry-based programming that challenges students with a variety of learning styles, interests and strengths.
• Exemplary communication and collaboration skills with the proven ability to develop relationships and a caring rapport with students and their families, and with colleagues.
• 2+ years experience teaching at Senior School level (Grades 9-12) with a focus on Business & Social Sciences
• Experience in a non‑profit setting (asset)
• Experience in an Independent School (asset)
• Working Conditions: Office / School Environment, Mac, Google

Education

• Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teacher Certification

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Business and History classes within the Senior School.
• Provide inspirational learning experiences for students.
• Work collaboratively within the department and the Senior School faculty on curricular initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with students, faculty and parents.
• Contribute to the co‑curricular life of the School.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

SMLS' culture is highly collaborative and community‑oriented. All staff are expected to participate fully in the life of the school, including attending school events which may occur on evenings or weekends from time to time (faculty participation in co‑curriculars is essential).

Employees are expected to undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the role.

While a teacher's current teaching assignment is based on the School's present operational and educational needs, teaching assignments are subject to change from time to time. As the needs of the School, its students, enrolment, programming, and staffing requirements evolve, you may be assigned to teach different grades, subjects, courses, or programs for which you are qualified and competent to teach. Any such changes will be made reasonably, and every effort will be made to provide advance notice and appropriate training where required.

Compensation & Terms

Annual compensation is based on our Faculty Salary Grid, which factors in qualifications and up to 12 years of teaching experience:

Entry to 6 Years: $62,436 – $95,210

Over 6 Years: $90,962 – $123,876

For faculty, the Faculty Salary Grid includes grid steps that recognize up to 12 years of qualifying teaching experience. SMLS is also a member of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP).

SMLS does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in the screening or selection of candidates.

Why Join SMLS?

Our work is meaningful and important. As a school, we support each student's interests, talents, learning needs and strengths. Through our world‑class facility, Signature Programs, expertise in girls' education, and dedication to personalization, our students become lifelong learners equipped to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose.

When you join SMLS, you join a fun and supportive community!

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and may be eligible for some of the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental care
• Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Mental health & wellbeing resources
• Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan / RRSP program with up to 5% employer match
• A healthy lunch program during the school year
• On‑site fitness facilities
• On‑site parking
• Time off during Winter Break and March Break
• Summer hours and extra long weekends in line with the school calendar

OUR VISION

Young women empowered to challenge and transform the world.

OUR MISSION

To engage each girl in a personalized, real‑world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.

OUR VALUES

Excellence Courage Integrity Belonging

Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

SMLS is an equal opportunity employer and we accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment within our community. Please contact Human Resources with any requirements or questions.