Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Job Description

Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

• Salary Range : $56,329 - $115,205
• Role : LTO Contract (August 2024 - June 2025)
• Location : Onsite
• Open to : Current contract and external candidates

Grade 2 Homeroom Teachers are knowledgeable in curriculum development. They demonstrate relationship-based teaching that reflects a personalized and differentiated approach to learning.

They are inquirers and lifelong learners who see the interrelationship between learning across the curriculum. They are able to support and challenge all learners using diverse strategies and are willing to find innovative solutions to puzzling learning and teaching scenarios.

They are excited to optimize the use of the technology available to improve student learning. They work within the team to provide exceptional Curricular and Co-curricular opportunities for students.

Through the lens of our current strategic commitments, all Montcrest Teachers :

• Scaffold Student Success
• Cultivate Relationships
• Construct Foundations
• Dismantle Inequitable Systems

In your first year at Montcrest you’ll be directly involved in :

Empowering Personalized Learning

• Collaboratively building a focused and shared pedagogical approach driven by deep inquiry and real-world contexts.
• Contributing to the development of future-ready competencies and attributes in a deliberate, developmental continuum.
• Providing personal pathways for students that recognize their unique interests and strengths.

Fostering an Inclusive Community

• Building trusting relationships between students, teachers, parents, staff and leaders.
• Co-creating and delivering various Curricular, Co-Curricular and School-wide initiatives.

About you

I understand that

• A qualification in Education and a commitment to ongoing professional learning are integral to effective practice and to student learning.
• Building a culture of inclusion will help our students feel safe and learn.
• Differentiation is key to scaffolding the learning of individual students.
• Current research, including the fields of neurodiversity and Mind, Brain and Education Science is critical in meeting the needs of students.

I am able to

• Make intentional plans for learning that include conceptual understanding, competency and character development.
• See the big picture of the curriculum in order to plan meaningful sequences of learning.
• Share my passion for learning with my students and bring expertise to curricular and co-curricular learning.
• Collaborate with students, parents, educators, leaders, and other professionals.
• Communicate effectively through clear, direct and supportive written, verbal, and digital skills.
• Co-create safe, positive learning environments.

I am becoming more

• Open to challenging my own perspectives and biases.
• Aware of students’ interests and how to weave them into inquiries.
• Empathetic, caring and compassionate with learners, families, and colleagues.

About us

is an independent JK to Grade 8 school in the heart of Toronto. It is situated on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Anishinabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee Confederacy and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations.

Montcrest is a welcoming community that specializes in cultivating incredible young people. We believe in small class sizes and unparalleled student-teacher relationships.

We believe individuality is something to protect, not suppress. And we believe in meeting our students with the ideal supports and just right challenges for each age and stage, so they emerge as secure, self-directed young people who excel in academics and in life.

Simply put, Montcrest helps children become who they’re meant to be.

We are committed to equity and inclusion. We are working to dismantle inequitable systems and to establish a community where all diversity is a source of strength and creativity.

We thank all candidates for their interest in working as part of our team. At this time we are only able to progress candidates with current work status in Canada.

Our Process

We are debiasing our hiring process as part of our commitment to foster an inclusive community. Candidates are asked to complete the followingby 12 : 00 noon on Friday, July 5th, 2024 .

If you do not have a Google account, please also email your CV and evidence of practice to.

1. Shortlisting

Your responses to theshould outline how you demonstrate theAbout Yousection. Responses will beprior to screening. We will not view your CV as part of the initial screening process.

We will shortlist candidate responses based on their alignment with the knowledge, competencies, and character required for this position.

The intent is to minimize bias in the first assessment stage.

2. Initial Conversation (30 minutes)

Successful candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to arrange an informal conversation. On this call, you can ask us questions about the school and the role.

You will also hear more about our skill-based hiring process.

3. Scenario skill-based Interview

You will engage in a formal interview where we will engage with skill-based scenarios. You will be provided with further information prior to this stage.

4. Authentic Belonging Interview

If successful, you will progress to a final interview where we will discuss the school vision, mission, values and learning principles and any new questions you might have for us.

For more information about Montcrest School please visit.

Position Start Date

August, 2024

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About Montcrest School

Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, Montcrest School fosters a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Founded in 1961, Montcrest has established itself as a leading independent day school for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Quick Facts :

• Jr kindergarten to grade 8
• Independent day school
• Small class sizes
• 350 students
• 50 faculty
• Toronto, ON

At Montcrest, the commitment to holistic education is demonstrated in every aspect of school life. Focused on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and creative expression, the curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and instill a love of lifelong learning.

Small class sizes ensure students receive personalized attention, allowing educators to adapt instruction to meet the unique needs of each student.

Montcrest has state-of-the-art facilities, including large classrooms, modern science labs, and a comprehensive library, providing students with the tools and resources they need to excel academically.

The school's beautiful campus, nestled along the scenic Don River Valley, provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and experiential learning.

At the heart of Montcrest School is a devoted team passionate about empowering and inspiring students to reach their utmost potential.

With a collaborative and supportive work culture, faculty and staff are provided ongoing professional development opportunities to stay ahead of the latest educational research and best practices.