Middle & Senior School Health & Physical Education Teacher

Part‑Time Position – 83% FTE

Temporary

Contract:

August 31, 2026 – December 17, 2026

St. Mildred’s‑Lightbourn School (SMLS) is an independent school for girls from JK to Grade 12 located on 10 acres in Olde Oakville.

Middle & Senior School Health & Physical Education Teacher to support the vision of empowering young women. The role involves developing and delivering creative, inquiry‑based programming and meeting individual student needs.

• Department:
  Middle & Senior School
• Reports to:
  
  Principal, Middle School
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teacher Certification
• Experience:
  
  3+ years teaching Middle/Senior School Health & Physical Education
• Additional Qualifications:
  
  experience in a non‑profit setting (asset), experience in an independent school (asset)
• Working Conditions:
  
  Office/School environment, Mac, Google

• Teach Health and Physical Education classes within the Middle & Senior School.
• Provide inspirational health and fitness learning experiences for students.
• Work collaboratively within the department and faculty on curricular initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with students, faculty, and parents.
• Contribute to the co‑cultural life of the School as an athletics coach.
• Play an active role as a faculty member by engaging in professional learning, school activities, and special events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Enthusiastic, articulate, and creative communicator.
• Confident in innovative, differentiated, student‑centered learning.
• Critical thinker with initiative, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Team player who enjoys being part of a collaborative community.
• Able to recognize and support diverse learners.
• Committed to lifelong learning and best practices in girls’ education.

• Experience developing innovative inquiry‑based programming for diverse learners.
• Exemplary communication and collaboration skills, building caring rapport with students, families, and colleagues.

Annual compensation is based on the Faculty Salary Grid, factoring in qualifications and up to 12 years of experience:

Entry to 6 Years: $62 436 – $95 210;
Over 6 Years: $90 962 – $123 876.

SMLS is a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP). Artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools are not used in screening or selection.

• Health and dental care
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Mental health & wellbeing resources
• Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan / RRSP with up to 5% employer match
• 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

SMLS is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates 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. Please contact Human Resources with any requirements or questions.