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Elmwood School is an International Baccalaureate World School for girls from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Located in central Ottawa, Elmwood School has been educating young women for over 100 years. Elmwood’s experienced and dedicated faculty and staff work as a team to provide a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, and they are committed to excellence in all that they do. Faculty compensation is highly competitive. 

Elmwood’s vision is to be the most innovative girls’ school in Canada and to operate at the forefront of girls’ education globally. As part of this vision, we invite applications from dynamic and innovative Chemistry teachers. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background with the ability to develop and deliver creative and comprehensive programming that meets the learning needs of all students.  Experience in an International Baccalaureate School and in an all-girls learning environment would be an asset, though not essential.

Qualifications/Skills:

• The ability to teach Grade 6-10 Science and Grade 11 and 12 IB Chemistry
• Passion, creativity and commitment to the mission of the school
• An ability to work collaboratively within a team of dynamic educators
• A degree in Chemistry—an advanced degree would be an asset
• Membership and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
• An understanding of the benefits of an all-girls’ learning environment
• The ability to instruct in a technology-rich environment
• A commitment to contributing to Elmwood’s co-curricular program
• Experience teaching in an International Baccalaureate school is desirable
• Experience teaching IB Diploma Chemistry is desirable
• Applications are welcome from newly qualified teachers

Should your background and skills be a match for our needs, please send a letter of application, resume/CV, university transcripts,  and reference information by email, with the job title in the subject line, to hr@elmwood.ca.

Deadline: May 15, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will, however, only contact those selected for an interview. Elmwood reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline, should suitable candidates be found.

Elmwood School is one of Canada’s leading independent day schools for girls from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1915, Elmwood is the first fully accredited girls’ school in North America to offer the full International Baccalaureate Programme from Kindergarten through to university entrance. Elmwood offers a dynamic learning environment renowned for its academic rigour and exciting co-curricular opportunities.

We are seeking applications from dedicated, innovative French teachers with experience in teaching French in a variety of grades from PK-5. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and the ability to develop and deliver dynamic and comprehensive programming that meets the learning needs of students. Experience in an International Baccalaureate School and an all-girls learning environment would be an asset. Elmwood School is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive salary and full benefits, including the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan. 

Qualifications/Skills:

• A dynamic educator with an excellent rapport with students
• A strong academic background
• Energetic, dedicated team player
• Fluent in French
• Qualified to teach French (either Primary-Junior)
• Commitment to contribute to Elmwood’s co-curricular program
• An understanding of the benefits of an all-girls learning environment
• Ability to instruct in a technology-rich environment
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification, or eligibility for teacher certification in Ontario
• Applications from newly qualified teachers are welcome

Should your background and skills be a match for our needs, please send a letter of application, resume, university transcripts, Skype address and reference information by email, with the job title  Junior School French teacher in the subject line, to hr@elmwood.ca. 

Deadline: May 15, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will, however, only contact those selected for an interview. Elmwood reserves the right to make an appointment before the application deadline should suitable candidates be found.

Elmwood School, one of Canada’s premier girls’ schools, provides an outstanding education to over 370 day students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. An IB World School, Elmwood is located in Ottawa. Elmwood’s mission is to inspire each girl to reach her full potential. The School is looking for Math, Physics, Biology and Chemistry teachers to participate in the Elmwood Edge strategic content support/tutoring program.  

Content support specialists working with the Elmwood Edge program at Elmwood School are experts in their subject area and have a proven track record of academic and teaching excellence. 

Expectations for this position include:

• Experience in tutoring and teaching

• Practice in differentiated instruction and strategic teaching methods

• A proven ability to have a caring rapport with students, Grades 6 to 12

• Collaborative, flexible approach

• Superb communication skills

• An enthusiastic and productive work ethic

Additional Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education at the University level in the area of specialty

• Teacher education training (B.Ed., M.Ed.) or significant teaching experience in another setting (i.e. University, College)

• Ontario College of Teachers (or equivalent) an asset

As a member of the Elmwood Edge team, you will be working under the guidance of Elmwood’s Director of Student Success, utilizing a strategic approach to content support. Training will be provided, and tutoring sessions will take place at school both during the regular school day and after school hours. Regular communication with teachers and parents will be an expectation of our Elmwood Edge team. Opportunities for tutoring will be dependent on student requests.

Thank you for your interest in Elmwood School. Please send a cover letter, CV and university transcript to the attention of kfraser@elmwood.ca. As a condition of employment, a criminal record check is also required. Your application matters to us, and we will review it carefully.  Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mathematics content support specialist (Tutor)

Grades 6 - 12

Elmwood School, one of Canada’s premier girls’ schools, provides an outstanding education to over 370 day students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. An IB World School, Elmwood is located in Ottawa. Elmwood’s mission is to inspire each girl to reach her full potential. The School is looking for a content specialist in Mathematics to join the Elmwood Edge tutoring team.  

Content support specialists working with the Elmwood Edge program at Elmwood School are experts in their subject area and have a proven track record of academic and teaching excellence.  Expectations for this position include:

• Experience in tutoring and teaching

• Practice in differentiated instruction and strategic teaching methods

• A proven ability to have a caring rapport with students, Grades 6 to 12

• Collaborative, flexible approach

• Superb communication skills

• An enthusiastic and productive work ethic

Additional Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education at the University level in the area of specialty

• Teacher education training (B.Ed., M.Ed.) or significant teaching experience in another setting (i.e. University, College)

• Ontario College of Teachers (or equivalent) an asset

As a member of the Elmwood Edge team, you will be working under the guidance of Elmwood’s Director of Student Success, utilizing a strategic approach to content support. Training will be provided, and tutoring sessions will take place at school both during the regular school day and after school hours. Regular communication with teachers and parents will be an expectation of our Elmwood Edge team. Opportunities for tutoring will be dependent on student requests.

Thank you for your interest in Elmwood School. Please send a cover letter, CV and university transcript to the attention of kfraser@elmwood.ca. As a condition of employment, a criminal record check is also required. Your application matters to us, and we will review it carefully.  Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.