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Position: Core Teacher Gr. 5 - 8 Junior/Intermediate
School: Tamarack West Outdoor School
Location: Toronto, near High Park/Junction Triangle, Ontario
Summary of the Position:
We are looking for a dedicated Gr. 5 - 8 teacher to teach 3 - 4 days/week for the 2025 - 2026 school year with Forest School and/or Outdoor Experiential Education experience. Class size is estimated to be between 5 - 7 students; a kind and keen group of kids. The teacher is expected to prepare their students for academic success should they move onto high school or attend a different school the year after, while nurturing a thirst for knowledge and learning, and incorporating a connection to nature while teaching outside in all weather for a portion of each day.
About Tamarack West:
Tamarack West Outdoor School is a full-time elementary school running from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, and is an accredited member of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS). Tamarack West’s mandate is to provide a compassionate, challenging, and inspiring environment where kids feel safe to take risks and explore their potential. We are dedicated to helping develop resilient, confident, and passionate children with inquisitive minds and strong skills.
The school curriculum is guided by the Ontario Ministry of Education, enhanced by student inspirations, and excelled by Ontario Certified Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, mentors, school visitors, community members, and local experts. Tamarack West recognizes incredible potential through experiential and inquiry-based learning by participating with the community at large.
Job description:
The teacher will be responsible for the development and delivery of creative, innovative, and comprehensive classroom programming, utilising both outdoor and indoor settings daily. The ideal candidate champions a compassionate learning community that celebrates different learners, allowing them to thrive and prosper. The ideal candidate has a strong and practised background utilising an inquiry-based, student-centred mentoring approach with students both in nature and in the classroom.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Benefits:
Application Procedure:
How To Apply:
Please submit the following in a single PDF document via email to eileen@tamarackwest.com
PDF Filename: “[Your Full Name] - Core Teacher“
Email Subject Line: “ [Your Full Name] - Core Teacher:”.
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Application Deadline: Apply as soon as possible and no later than May 15, 2025.
If the position is not yet filled, applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
No phone calls please.
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Tamarack West Outdoor School provides equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from people from diverse professional, cultural and educational backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received will be addressed in confidence.
For further information about Tamarack West Outdoor School, please visit our website for more information at http://tamarackwest.com
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Apr 25 2025 ID: 73500