Learning Strategies Teacher - Middle School

Learning Strategies Teacher
- Middle School

Learning Strategies Teacher
- Middle School

First Year Probationary Role
- Starting August 31, 2026

Part-time - 60% FTE

An Opportunity to Join SMLS

To support our vision of empowered young women challenging and transforming the world, we are currently seeking a Middle School Learning Strategies Teacher to help support our Middle School students. This individual will be responsible for supporting both the academic and social/emotional needs of students and encouraging students to become self-advocates for their learning. The Learning Strategies Teacher will also work with classroom teachers with specific strategies to differentiate instruction and assessment.

This vacancy is due to a replacement position.

The successful candidate is enthusiastic, articulate and a creative teacher who communicates with ease and confidence with all stakeholders (i.e. other teachers, students, parents, etc). The candidate will be a part ofan inclusive learning community that allows learners to thrive and prosper. The candidate will be comfortable engaging in innovative and diverse programming. The candidate will be a critical thinker who demonstrates initiative, integrity and attention to detail.

The candidate brings a confident and assertive leadership style. They are an educator who never stops learning and continually seeks best practices in girls' education to enrich your teaching.

Department:
Learning Strategies

Reports to:

Associate Head of School, Learning & Innovation

Liaises with:
Principal, Middle School, Middle School Teachers, Junior School and Senior School Learning Strategies Teachers

Education:

Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teacher Certification

Experience:

3-5+ years' experience supporting students with learning plans Special Education Additional Qualifications and experience

Classroom Teaching Experience (a definite asset) Experience in a non-profit setting (asset)

Experience in an Independent School (asset)

Working Conditions:

School/Office Environment, Mac, Google

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.

Above all else, the successful candidate is a champion for girls' education.

• 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.

• Demonstrated experience assisting classroom teachers in providing appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of the students
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of an IEP in consultation with the Middle School Principal, classroom teachers, parents, students, and community resources
• Knowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials designed with the neurodiversity of students in mind
• Demonstrated ability to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methods
• Participate in integrated team meetings (e.g. Student Success, Wellbeing) to ensure students are fully supported
• Desire to seek opportunities that go above and beyond to contribute to a dynamic academic and co-curricular learning environment
• Provide administrative support and assist with other duties…