Job Posting Detail

Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school in Newmarket, Ontario. We are a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 school, and our co-educational environment and holistic approach ensure that each student’s unique talents—academic, artistic, athletic, and character—are nurtured.  Pickering College is not just a school; it is a community.

Pickering College is recruiting a dynamic, qualified Middle School Teacher.  Our teachers must possess the following qualities: passion, compassion, expertise in their subject area, instructional expertise and curriculum innovation. This individual must illustrate an eagerness to become involved in co-curricular activities at the school.

Our Middle School program features a unique, interdisciplinary community engagement program called SPARC that occurs weekly. The successful candidate will be part of a team that leads a project-based experience for our students.

This position commences August 25, 2025 and ends June 12, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and articulate a passion for innovation and community engagement in education.
• Prepare and deliver rigorous academic program.
• Demonstrate commitment to students’ academic and personal success.
• Differentiate for individual and small group instruction and support.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behaviour. 
• Create an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the age and interest of the students. 
• Collect and display educational materials and student work.  
• Implement all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. 
• Be sensitive to and support the social, emotional, and behavioural needs of individual students. 
• Supervise at daily outdoor recess, lunch and outside of the classroom (i.e., during outdoor education activities, trips to the Blue & Silver farm, excursions and overnight trips). 
• Collaborate with faculty and staff.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Education
• Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior school qualifications
• Ontario College of Teachers certification
• Strong technology background in support of a community communication and laptop environment
• 1-3 years of Teaching experience
• ESL experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Independent School experience is an asset
• Coaching and/or co-curricular experience is an asset

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca