Kempenfelt Bay School is a co-educational, non-denominational independent day school, uniquely positioned in the Simcoe region for its strong academic reputation and commitment to real-world learning that fosters inquiry, innovation, and global mindedness. Our dedicated faculty and staff bring to life the school’s motto, I Can, I Will, serving as trusted mentors who inspire and challenge students every day.
We welcome applicants who are dynamic, innovative, collaborative, and globally minded. Kempenfelt Bay School fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where creativity, individuality, and fresh ideas are celebrated.
Position Description
Our school is seeking a dynamic, reliable, and collaborative educator to fill a unique hybrid role designed to support our teachers and students and lead our end-of-day After Care program. This position is structured into two distinct phases: serving as a Support Teacher from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm and transitioning to lead our After Care Program from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
This salaried, benefit-eligible role is ideally suited for a newly graduated certified teacher, or a dedicated education professional who values a predictable daily schedule, professional school integration, and the opportunity to build community connections with families across multiple grade levels.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Primary Division Instructional Support (10:00 am - 3:30 pm)
- Partner with classroom teachers to facilitate small-group learning stations, child-led inquiry projects, and literacy/numeracy centers.
- Provide individualized assistance and differentiated care to accommodate varying learning profiles, ensuring all students are supported during core academic blocks.
- Take an active role in managing active transitions, lunch periods, and recess supervision, fostering positive social behaviour and emotional regulation on the playground.
- Assist teaching partners with daily classroom organization, documentation of student progress, and setting up collaborative materials for lessons.
Phase 2: After Care Program (3:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
- Function as the Teacher for the After Care program, creating a safe, and engaging environment for students staying on campus at the end of the formal school day.
- Plan and implement a balanced variety of activities, including outdoor physical play when appropriate, creative arts, quiet homework blocks, and healthy snack routines.
- Act as the primary face of the school during late dismissals, greeting parents professionally, answering operational questions, and ensuring a secure, orderly sign-out process.
- Maintain meticulous, up-to-date daily logs of student arrival and departure times, ensuring all parents or authorized guardians complete the mandatory sign-out process at pick-up.
- Ensure the after-school program spaces are left clean, tidy, and organized at the conclusion of the day; execute final lock-up procedures by securing all exterior doors and successfully arming the security system before leaving.
Qualifications and Attributes
- A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or an equivalent professional qualification or experience in teaching.
- The unique organizational skill and energy required to transition seamlessly from a structured, supportive daytime classroom setting to an independent, active After Care program model.
- Proficiency with standard educational software, assistive learning tools, and school management platforms (e.g., Google Workspace for Education)
- A strong, functional understanding of student development across the Primary School (JK-2), Junior School (3-5), and Middle School (6-8), including the ability to adjust language, expectations, and instructional framing based on age.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with Teachers, establish independent authority with student groups, and serve as a trusted point of contact for parents/guardians during pick-up.
- A self-starting mindset; the ability to walk into any classroom, assess the current learning dynamic or teacher's layout, and immediately identify where support is needed without waiting for explicit direction.
- An excellent track record of punctuality and personal accountability, necessary for managing a non-standard 10:00 am to 6:00 pm shift consistently.
- A commitment to confidentiality regarding student learning profiles, academic testing, tracking documentation, and sensitive family background information.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification, along with a clear, current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of educational philosophy to clane@kempenfeltbayschool.ca by August 10, 2026.
- Type of Contract: Full-Time, 10-Month Salaried Contract (September to June). While this is a 10-month working contract, the successful candidate has the option to spread their salary over 12 months for consistent, year-round income.
- Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday excluding holidays)
- Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 annually (commensurate with experience) + Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Reports To: Director of Achievement and Wellness
- Starting Date: September 8, 2026
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility & Equal Opportunity at Kempenfelt Bay School
At Kempenfelt Bay School, our mission is to provide an exemplary education that empowers students to embrace their personal potential as productive and responsible global citizens. We are an equal opportunity employer and we accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment within our community.
Kempenfelt Bay School is an equal opportunity employer.
