Summer Academy Teacher

Contract Teacher

Job Description

Dates: July 2 - 25, 2025

Short-Term Contract 

(Stipend payment of $5820 per course)

 The Bishop Strachan School campus heats up in July, and it’s not just the weather. Summer Academy at BSS is an exceptional way for students to get ahead, catch up or explore something completely different. Summer Academy is open to any students from public and independent schools. 

 We are in need of (9) nine teachers for the following courses: 

  • Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography

  • Grade 9 Communications Technology and the Skilled Trades

  • Grade 9 Technology and the Skilled Trades

  • Grade 10 Science

  • Grade 10 Canadian History

  • Grade 11 Chemistry

  • Grade 11 Physics

  • Grade 12 Biology 

  • Grade 12 Advanced Functions

 Key Responsibilities:  

  • Prepare lesson plans, outlines and assessments using inquiry and problem-based learning that engages students, challenges them, and meets the subject-specific outcomes and expectations 

  • Ability to differentiate instruction and assessment and evaluation practices that are aligned with Growing Success 2010. m. 

  • Using learning management systems such as Brightspace, Blackboard or with Google Classroom to plan lessons 

  • Integrate technology in the classroom in ways that  enhance the student learning experience and deepen knowledge and conceptual understanding in a condensed program 

  • Communicate effectively with parents about all aspects of the overall program and the individual learning of each student 

  • Integrate diversity, equity, inclusiveness and belonging into the classroom learning environment 

 Skills, Experience and Attributes: 

  • Bachelor of Education required 

  • Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate  

  • Intermediate and/or Senior Divisions qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Google Suite; knowledge of Brightspace an asset   

  • A demonstrated passion for innovation and creativity in education 

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the proven ability to develop relationships and a caring rapport with students and their families, and with teachers 

  • Commitment and desire to create inclusive and diverse spaces of belonging  

  • Proven strengths in problem-solving and adapting to change 

 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. 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.

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 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Start Date

July 2, 2025