Director of Junior School
Permanent, Full-Time
Commencing August 2026
An exciting opportunity exists at The Country Day School for an experienced and inspirational educator to lead our Junior School. With the well-being of the whole student at the forefront, this position will involve providing overall leadership to all aspects of the Junior School, with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful educational environment. This multi-faceted and challenging position requires an extensive breadth and depth of experience in pedagogy and curriculum, allowing for a focus on numeracy, language acquisition and reading for the primary/junior student. The successful candidate will have the ability to relate easily and naturally to students, parents and faculty. As a member of the Leadership Team, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the other school directors, lead teachers and divisional chairs to implement and forward the vision and ethos of the CDS community to provide an Education with Balance.
The ideal candidate has experience in a leadership role (preferably in an independent school setting) and is able to demonstrate long-standing excellence in teaching and sound judgment. Furthermore, the candidate will need to demonstrate their passion for working with learners through a well-developed philosophy of education that focuses on knowing and supporting the learner and possesses a leadership style that is both inspirational and team-based. Completion of the CAIS Leadership Institute and/or PQP programs is preferred.
CDS offers a superior, balanced education with extensive athletic, arts and extracurricular programs. In addition to the relevant education and experience, candidates must be willing to become involved in all facets of school life. The successful candidate will join an experienced and dedicated team of educators at a thriving independent school.
Employment Details:
● This position is for a vacancy commencing August 2026.
● Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000 (commensurate with experience).
● Pension: Participation in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) when applicable.
● Environment: A collaborative, thriving workplace on a beautiful rural campus.
● All CDS employees are required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report.
The Head of School invites qualified individuals to apply by February 2, 2026, with resume and cover letter:
Mr. John Liggett, Head of School
The Country Day School
13415 Dufferin Street
King City, ON L7B 1K5
cds.simplication.com
Situated on a beautiful 100-acre campus in King, Ontario, The Country Day School offers an exceptional post-secondary preparatory program for students in grades JK-12, focused on providing an Education with Balance.
The Country Day School offers a positive working environment with a competitive salary. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of this community. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know.
Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.
For more information about this leading Canadian independent school, please visit www.cds.on.ca.
