Location: Oakville, Ontario (on-site)
Type: Full-time contract ending June 2026
Salary Range: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00 (based on 10 months) - dependent on accommodations
COME JOIN OUR TEAM:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Teacher to join Appleby College. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore the education field, gain practical experience, and receive mentorship to support your development as an educator. If you are eager to begin your teaching career, this is the ideal opportunity to start your journey.
HOW YOU WILL THRIVE:
As an Associate Teacher, you will gain hands-on experience by observing and working alongside experienced lead teachers. You will assist with classroom instruction, provide tutoring, and support co-curricular activities, clubs, outdoor education, wellness programs and other initiatives. In addition, you will receive tailored coaching to enhance your teaching skills and deepen your understanding of education
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED:
- Support classroom instruction and take on up to two full-credit courses, either individually or in a team setting
- Participate in the Advisory program, either as an observer or co-advisor, with the possibility of advising a group of students
- Provide substitute teaching coverage on a regular basis and provide one-on-one tutoring and small group support to students as needed
- Engage in the co-curricular program and participate in clubs for three consecutive terms
- Gain hands-on experience by observing and learning from lead teachers and co-teaching when possible
- Develop teaching skills by planning and delivering lessons under the guidance of experienced teachers
- Enhance your teaching practice by engaging with technology in the classroom
- Participate in school events and faculty professional development days
- Collaborate in curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide events
WHAT YOU BRING:
- B. Ed. is preferred
- OCT qualification is an asset
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team of faculty and staff
- A strong desire to inspire and support students both inside and outside the classroom
- Self-motivation, a team-oriented attitude, and a sense of responsibility
- A reflective mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
- Technical aptitude for using educational technology
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT:
- Competitive salary
- Optional on-site accommodation
- Access to campus facilities, including fitness centre, pool, and beautiful grounds
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Personalized coaching to enhance your pedagogical growth
- Actively engagement in community involvement
- Ongoing training to support new teachers through the Faculty Development Programme
WHO ARE WE:
Appleby College was founded in 1911 and is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7–12, Appleby offers an education that excites and challenges every student. Our curriculum combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming, allowing students to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside the classroom.
Hallmarks of the Appleby experience include our emphasis on global learning and cultural understanding with participation in a global learning experience.
Appleby’s Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities.
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY:
If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Please share your resume and a cover letter outlining your experiences and contributions by Friday, November 28, 2025. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
We work to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.
DO YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION:
Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
