Junior School Teacher

November 30, 2026 - June 2027 with possibility of extension

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice. Our strategic plan was launched in January 2023, and we are continuing to make progress on our collective commitment to inspire girls to be fearless and educate them to be the leaders the world needs.  

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We are looking for a  Grade 6 Junior School Teacher (contract)  who has experience and/or open to co-teaching, collaborative planning, documentation, and facilitating and assessing a challenging, dynamic program for young children. Our JS Teachers collaborate with specialists and lead teachers on an on-going basis to create challenging, inquiry-based learning experiences. In addition, you will be involved with co-curricular activities, including athletics.

As a member of our professional learning community, you will embrace professional learning opportunities, attend faculty planning sessions and Junior School events, such as open houses, special events and other exhibitions of learning, with interest and enthusiasm.

Who You Are:

Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate

Primary and Junior Divisions teaching qualification

Experience working within early childhood education and young children

A passion for aligning educational research with classroom practice

Commitment to, and passion for, furthering the work of the school and girls’ education

Commitment to participate as a collaborative member in all aspects of the primary/junior division, school and in school life

Passion and desire to continually learn about the social emotional needs of young children and differentiated instruction and strategies

A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning

Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness, as well as a readiness to accept and respect others

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment for your students, with families and your colleagues.

Why Work at BSS?
At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees;  trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills . Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

Extensive health and dental benefits package

BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Lunch provided everyday!

Use of on-site fitness center

Professional Learning opportunities

And a chance to be part of a great community!

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

Entry to 6 Years: $69,000 – $98,000

Over 6 Years: $99,000 – $134,000

Future Growth:
Rates are set to increase for the 2026–2027 academic year.

BSS Values Diversity:
BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at , ext. 1920 or by email at  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Please note, this is an existing vacancy at the school. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.