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About the Role

We are seeking a Health & Physical Education teacher with Primary Years Programme (PYP) experience to work in our Junior School starting in the 2026-27 academic year on a contract basis. The successful candidate will collaborate with a passionate and committed team, working closely with the Head of the Junior School, and the Assistant Heads of the Junior School and PYP Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student's ability and needs.
• Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members.
• Plan and deliver the written, taught and assessed curriculum in line with IB PYP and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation for physical education and health units.
• Develop long-range plans, and integrate physical education into units of inquiry and lesson plans for JK-Gr 6 while ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on inquiry-based learning.
• Develop programme of inquiry, unit plans and lesson plans, ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on SEL, DEI and inquiry-based learning.
• Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress, including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings, 3-way conferences and student-led conferences.
• Keep up to date and incorporate best practices in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities.
• Participate actively in faculty and division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum.
• Support the aquatics programming as part of the HPE program.
• Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities.
• Promote athletics and physical activity within the school.
• Assume responsibility for and participate in coaching a sport for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons.
• Plan and deliver the Junior School intramurals program.
• Organize and run other activities or events related to physical education as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and additional qualifications in Physical Education.
• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with Junior/Primary division qualifications.
• Three years’ equivalent experience, preferred.
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certificate, preferred.
• Experience coaching sports at a Primary and Junior level.
• Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop environment.
• Belief in Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values.
• Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large.
• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Work independently with little direct supervision with strong time management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work well as part of a team.

Skills

• Social-emotional learning
• Inquiry-based learning
• SEL
• DEI
• Technology
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Time management
• Collaboration

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Part-Time (70%)
• One-Year Contract

Experience Level

• Three years’ equivalent experience, preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Additional qualifications in Physical Education
• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with Junior/Primary division qualifications

Salary/Compensations

• Placement on the Branksome Hall Faculty Salary Grid is determined based upon years of applicable teaching experience, level of education completed, and additional qualifications (AQs). The grid ranges from $73,207.43 – $104,561.97 for up to 6 years of applicable experience and $104,917.83 – $139,386.28 for more than 6 years of applicable experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous vacation
• Taxable lunch benefit
• Health & dental benefits
• Pension plans
• Contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees
• Ongoing professional development
• Mentorship

About the Company

• Branksome Hall is a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto.
• Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.
• Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way!
• Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

Equal Opportunity

• Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
• Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.