Now hiring: Prep Middle Division Individual and Societies / Language and Literature Teacher, Form Advisor
Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent
Start date: August 2026
We are currently seeking a Prep Middle Division Individual and Societies/Language and Literature Teacher, Form Advisor who thrives on working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. They will have demonstrated experience in teaching, an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the way in which today’s students learn, and an ability to work in a collegial, transparent and humble manner. They will have demonstrated experience in using reflection and feedback to improve their teaching practice. In addition, they will be up-to-date on current curricular trends, be tech-savvy and involved in education beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Academic
- Collaborate with the Learning Leader of Language and Literature/Individuals and Society and our IB Coordinators to develop units of work;
- Contribute to the Language and Literature and Individual and Societies Departments in an effort to contribute to a high-functioning collaborative team
- Collaborate with our MYP Instructional Coach on pedagogy, assessments, and providing timely feedback
- Deliver the program with a student-centred, age-appropriate and inquiry-based approach;
- Assess student progress, provide meaningful feedback, record results, and produce reports on progress;
- Establish clear student expectations for the creation of a supportive, caring and effective teaching and learning environment;
- Communicate regularly with students and parents on progress;
- Use technology in the classroom to enhance learning and work with community members within and beyond the gates of the College;
- Keep up-to-date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources and related strategies, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;
- Engage meaningfully in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and various professional development opportunities;
- Collaborate with colleagues within the department and beyond, with humility and openness to feedback on all aspects of the role, from students, parents and colleagues;
- Establish effective, supportive and caring relationships with students;
- Provide direction and support for all students, and employ strategies to seek out students who are not forthcoming;
- Assist new students in integrating into the life of the school;
- Respond promptly to parent inquiries and concerns, developing collaborative and informed relationships, paying particular attention to families who are new to the College;
- Ensure that school policies, practices and standards are maintained;
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization and planning;
- Collaborate with all colleagues to ensure that students are being served well, and supported appropriately, across all subject areas;
- Participate fully and collaboratively in a shared approach to the Middle Years form advising programs, weekly routines and processes.
Co-curricular, Coaching and Supervisory
- Lead with skill, passion and enthusiasm within our co-curricular program, including the arts, coaching, clubs and/or intramurals;
- Supervision duty as assigned;
- UCC students benefit from a robust co-curricular program including athletics. Many teams have the opportunity to participate in weekend and CAIS tournaments. Some CAIS weekend tournaments are out of province.
Job Requirements
Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Both a Bachelor’s of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education are required;
- An undergraduate degree with a major in History is desirable;
- Ontario Teachers’ Qualifications in the Junior-Intermediate or Intermediate-Senior Grades is an asset;
- Be a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers;
- 3 years of relevant teaching experience is an asset;
- Experience with grade 6 and 7 students is desirable;
- International Baccalaureate PYP/MYP experience is an asset;
- Demonstrated passion for subjects taught and the ability to instill passion in students;
- Demonstrated ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners, and the willingness to differentiate accordingly;
- Demonstrated ability to employ a wide variety of teaching techniques, including utilization of technology;
- Celebrates differences, cherishes similarities and gives voice to multiple perspectives. Through an understanding and appreciation of Pluralism we create a more inclusive community, and in turn, create a more just society where we work towards the common good;
- Ability to possess special in-depth knowledge that enhances the performance of students and peers;
- Ability to have a strong understanding of subject matter and shares knowledge with students in an age-appropriate manner;
- Ability to strive to be up to date on the latest research in the field;
- Ability to demonstrate passion regarding subjects and maintain consistent expectations of students and self;
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with fellow classroom teachers and students;
- Effective communication skills to provide academic support and accommodations to students;
- High emotional intelligence and empathy to support students navigating the unique pressures of high-performance environments;
- Understanding of issues relating to implicit bias, stereotype threat and institutionalized prejudice;
- Applicant is committed to teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect and a fundamental belief in our Vision and Mission;
- Inspires shared trust, confidence and a positive attitude amongst fellow team members by being respectful, caring and professional.
What We Offer
- Unparalleled opportunities for professional development, including workshops, networking sessions, a leadership program, and visiting experts and scholars;
- Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices;
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, including health care and lifestyle spending accounts;
- Pension plan, generous vacation time, self-funded sabbaticals, parental leave top-up;
- Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health, including the Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you;
- Social events for colleagues and their families;
- Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues;
- Free on-campus parking.
About UCC
Upper Canada College (UCC) is focused on making the world a more just and inclusive place through dialogue and teamwork. With a commitment to equity and fairness, students learn that what makes us different as individuals makes us stronger as a community. A rigorous academic program is supported by accomplished faculty, exceptional co-curricular programming, and state-of-the-art facilities.
The UCC experience is underpinned by five core values: learning, pluralism, service, community, and well-being. Among its strategic goals is UCC’s ambition to become more diverse and inclusive. This is supported by a recognition that no learning community is whole without the inclusion and amplification of multiple voices; UCC is committed to fostering belonging, striving for justice and peace among all people, and addressing systemic and structural forms of oppression.
UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and historically marginalized persons. UCC embraces pluralism – celebrating differences, cherishing similarities, and giving voice to multiple perspectives.
This job is for an existing vacancy. This position follows the faculty salary grid, which is determined by qualifications and years of teaching experience. The hiring range for this role is $77,221 to $121,547, with final placement based on qualifications and years of teaching experience. The faculty salary grid extends beyond this hiring range for educators with additional years of experience and qualifications. For more information about the full grid, please visit our careers page: https://careers.ucc.on.ca/
Please share your resume and cover letter at careers@ucc.on.ca by Thursday, 14th May 2026. We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Artificial intelligence tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and selection process.
To learn more about UCC, please visit ucc.on.ca and https://careers.ucc.on.ca/
