We're a community of educators dedicated to helping students develop a passion for learning while empowering them to become open-minded, principled citizens in a global community. Whitby’s staff and faculty are passionate about teaching because we ourselves are passionate about learning.
Summary of Position:
Our Lower School seeks an experienced, innovative classroom teacher to join our dynamic and collaborative faculty in the Lower School. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional learner to contribute to the Whitby School Vision and Mission through your commitment to our students, your colleagues and our community. We are seeking a candidate excited to work as a classroom teacher in the first grade. The candidate should have a strong educational background in early childhood literacy instruction and experience with a structured literacy approach. The successful candidate will exhibit the highest standards of professionalism. Knowledge and experience of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program would be a distinct advantage.
Qualifications
- Embracing and fulfilling Whitby’s mission statement
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from an accredited college/university
- Experience with structured literacy approach to reading instruction
- Minimum of three years’ teaching experience
- Willingness to engage in professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar
- Excellent work ethic and strong communication skills
- Preferred IBPYP experience
