Jobs in Kitchener, United States

Grade 3/4 Teacher - Fall 2025

InnovOak School is a rapidly growing, innovative private school focused on providing strong academic rigor alongside innovative teaching practices. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where students develop the tools, skills, and mindset to succeed academically and thrive in life. Our commitment to building happy, motivated students ensures that they are prepared for a bright future.

InnovOak School is a Ministry Inspected Private School for Grades JK-12, granting both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and our own Honors School Graduation Diploma (ISHGD). We offer a unique, blended curriculum that incorporates the Ontario Curriculum, Cambridge, Singapore Math, and LifeREADY principles, ensuring that our students develop the academic, emotional, and social skills needed for future success.

At InnovOak, we are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and teachers can thrive. As part of our team, you will contribute to shaping the future of education in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative school culture.

Position Overview:

We are looking for passionate, relationship-focused teachers who are eager to implement the Everstone+ curriculum framework. This framework blends Ontario, Cambridge, and LifeREADY principles to create a rigorous yet supportive academic environment. As a Classroom/Homeform Teacher, you will work directly with students to help them develop the skills necessary to succeed both in school and beyond. We focus on developing motivated, confident learners who are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of our faculty team, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction through the Everstone+ curriculum framework, integrating elements of the Ontario Curriculum +1, Cambridge International, Singapore Math, and our signature LifeREADY skills model.
  
• Participate in the implementation plan to incorportate Financial Literacy, Coding, and Field Studies (Everstone+ Environmental Education) into your grade or subject level teaching
• Assess, Reflect, Plan and Act to ensure a well developed, detailed, and organized program for the subjects or HomeForm you are designated to teach
• Incorporate Growing Success into your assesment and evaluation practices and ensure that asessment and evalution is alinged to Ontario practices - and is demonstrated with learning goals, success criteria, triangulation, and goal setting
• Ensuring your classroom and your teaching aligns to the requirements of the Senior School Inspection process that is biannual for InnovOak.
• Design and leadLifeREADY lessons, helping students build essential competencies such as self-regulation, communication, time management, and emotional resilience.
• Maintain a dynamic, inclusive classroom environment that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth.
• Provide individualized support and mentorship, guiding each student to meet or exceed grade-level expectations through regular conferencing and check-ins.
• Embed collaborative learning strategies that promote teamwork, inquiry, and real-world problem-solving across subjects.
• Encourage student participation in both academics and extracurriculars, helping to provide a well-rounded school experience.
• Lead or support academic and not academic clubs regularly (currently scheduled as part of the school day at the end of academics) to meet the demand of providing students with opportunities for creativity, physical activities, or opening new interests.
• Work closely with colleagues to design cross-disciplinary learning opportunities, ensuring a connected and comprehensive approach to student learning.
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• Build meaningful relationships with students to support their social, emotional, and academic development in every interaction.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher (not educator) who is more than a subject expert—someone who understands the unique responsibilities of teaching children within a Canadian school environment and who brings a child-centered, candadian culturally informed, and forward-thinking approach to education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong foundation in Canadian school culture, gained through meaningful experience as a student, teacher candidate, or educator in a K–12 setting.
• A relationship-focused approach, creating a classroom environment that is safe, nurturing, and engaging for all students.
• A clear commitment to student development, supporting both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
• Experience in managing a classroom independently, with a deep understanding of Ontario teaching standards, including professional conduct, supervision, and collaboration.
• A flexible, growth-oriented mindset and a willingness to embrace innovative, future-focused educational practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, and fellow educators.
• A passion for whole-child education, understanding that teaching is not just about content delivery but about shaping confident, capable learners for life.

Qualifications

• A university degree aligned to an Ontario B.Ed is a strong plus
  
• Real experinece teaching in private school delivering a standardized north american, british, or austrailian curriculum is also a plus
• OCT certification from an Ontario Teacher's College is a plus
  
• Training or practicum experience from an accredited Ontario teacher education program is an asset.
  
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Additional Information:
InnovOak is also committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where both students and staff are respected and valued for their unique perspectives. We believe that creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment is essential for our students' success. Success in this role will provide opportunities for professional growth and career advancement as InnovOak continues to expand.

InnovOak is a fiscally sound institution that values academic excellence and student well-being.The school has grown exponentially, doubling in size each year, and is expected to double again in the 2025-2026 school year, providing exciting opportunities for staff.

Please see our Jobs Board for general expectations around how we communicate with potential staff. To respect our prioirites around student learning, we ask that you do NOT contact school staff or bring documentation to the school.

We look forward to seeing your application package. Our system will guide you through the process. You may also apply directly to this posting (and others) by visiting the following link
https://innovoak.bamboohr.com/jobs/