Primary​/Junior Teacher

We seek an individual inspired by our mission,whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry, and courage, and who reflects our core competencies to join our Junior School as a Primary/Junior Teache
r. This is a full-time,permanent contract position starting in September 2026.

Compensation & Placement Salary is determined by the Havergal Faculty Grid, ranging from $74,711 – $106,714 forearly-career faculty and $107,078 – $140,448 for those with 6+ years of experience. Final placement is based on recognized teaching years, degrees, and Additional Qualifications (AQs).

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers,including a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and/or Group RSP; generous holidays that allow employees to recharge;comprehensive health and dental benefits; support for professional development including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs),faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning,wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education;

and teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities.

The Junior School program at Havergal College is distinguished by opportunities for students to develop and learn in an environment that is diverse, stimulating and supportive. Teaching facilities are well-equipped and offer bright, technology-rich environments.

• Understand how to use knowledge of student developmental stages and current educational research to make appropriate and thoughtful instructional decisions.
• Work in collaboration with the JS Curriculum Coordinators to develop content knowledge and to deliver a consistent, aligned and rigorous program of study.
• Develop effective long range, unit and lesson plans that demonstrate the principles ofa teaching for understanding framework and reflect the Ontario curriculum expectations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of assessment principles reflective of current assessment practices.
• Work in collaboration with other faculty to develop integrated units of study.
• Model best practices with using technology in the classroom to help support the curriculum and the developmental stages of students.

• Demonstrate compassion, acceptance, insight and interest for developing students’ potential and capacity.
• Model theschool’s values through actions and words when dealing with students, parents,and other adults in the school.
• Demonstrate an understanding that students learn through active intellectual engagement.
• Create atrusting learning environment for students through acting consistently, fairly,openly and honestly and having clear expectations for all students.
• Ensure appropriate behavior in the classroom and on school property.
• Create alearning environment where student thinking is visible, valued and part oftheir everyday experiences.
• Create a safeand engaging learning space reflective of the developmental needs of students.

• Ensureinstructio nal practices are reflective of advanced planning and preparation andthe time that is available.
• Ensure questions and instructional strategies help to promote student thinking andserve to extend their understanding, knowledge and skills.
• Use relevant pedagogy, assessment and evaluation, along with resources and technology in the planning for and responding to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure student learning is appropriately documented and reported.

• Uphold the professional and ethical standards of practice as defined by the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Actively participate in professional growth activities (membership in professional learning communities, completing professional reading, setting professional learning goals).
• Maintain consistent, professional, supporting and encouraging relationships with colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with all school policies and practices and maintain all required documentation.
• Maintain anopen line of communication…