Lower School Health & Physical Education Teacher LTO

Founded in 1962, Bayview Glen is an independent, co-educational university preparatory day school with more than 1100 students from Preschool through to Grade 12. Our school thrives on two closely connected campuses in the heart of Toronto and offers a truly transformative educational experience, guided by our School’s mission “Whole Child, Purposeful Life, Better World”. Driven by our vision to be the leader in bold thinking and future readiness within a diverse community, we offer a welcoming, inclusive community that values compassion, curiosity and courage.

Bayview Glen is a member of the CIS Ontario, CAIS, NAIS and Round Square organizations.

Bayview Glen is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Lower School Health and Physical Education Teacher (HPE) for a full-time 12-month Long-Term Occasional (LTO) assignment covering a parental leave commencing January 4, 2027
. Reporting directly to the Head of the Lower School, the successful candidate will bring a passion for health, physical literacy, movement and student well-being, creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that build confidence, teamwork, healthy habits and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.

At Bayview Glen, integrity, inclusivity, and respect ground our work, while adaptability and innovation guide our future. We value educators who are energized by possibility, inspired by young people, and committed to creating learning experiences that matter. If you are excited by bold thinking, meaningful connections, and helping young learners develop confidence, resilience and healthy habits, we invite you to join our community and contribute to the continued growth of our Lower School Health and Physical Education program.

• Teaching Health and Physical Education to Lower School students (Grades JK to
  5) in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Bayview Glen curriculum expectations;
• Planning and delivering developmentally appropriate, engaging lessons that build physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, fitness, teamwork and healthy living knowledge;
• Creating a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment in which students of varied abilities and backgrounds can participate confidently and experience success;
• Using differentiated instruction, adaptive strategies and a range of equipment and activities to meet diverse learning needs;
• Assessing student learning through observation, performance tasks, skill development and reflection, and providing timely, constructive feedback;
• Teaching and reinforcing safe practices, fair play, sportsmanship, cooperation and responsible use of facilities and equipment;
• Supporting student well-being and social-emotional growth through positive relationships, active living and purposeful learning experiences;
• Maintaining effective communication with students, parents and faculty regarding student progress, participation and program expectations;
• Completing required record keeping, including attendance, assessment records and report cards;
• Contributing to the broader life of the School through supervision, co-curricular activities, athletics and school events, as assigned.
• These responsibilities are intended to provide a general overview of the role and may not capture all duties and expectations associated with the position.

• An undergraduate degree and a Bachelor of Education degree, or equivalent, with qualifications appropriate for teaching Health and Physical Education at the Primary/Junior level;
• A member, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Demonstrated ability to teach Health and Physical Education in the elementary grades, supported by classroom, occasional or related teaching experience;
• Additional qualifications or experience in Health and Physical Education, athletics, coaching, outdoor education or student well-being would be considered an asset;
• Strong understanding of child development, physical literacy, differentiated instruction, assessment practices and inclusive approaches to participation;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before commencing the assignment;
• Strong organization, time management and classroom management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other members of the school community;
• Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, welcoming, energetic, engaging demeanor, and enthusiasm for…