The teacher will plan and implement student-centred curricula for Civics and Canadian History following IB and OSSD guidelines. Additionally, the role involves student advising and leading various co-curricular activities such as athletics and arts.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Human Sciences and a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience. Certification in Ontario Social Sciences and experience with the International Baccalaureate framework are considered assets.
Now hiring: Individuals & Societies Teacher (Civics and Canadian History)
Employment Terms: Full-time, 10-month contract
Start date: Aug 2026
End date: June 2027
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, curious, and adaptable Individuals & Societies Teacher (Civics and Canadian History) for our Upper School. This role involves planning, reviewing and revising curriculum as part of course teams, as well as implementing approaches to teaching in learning that are student-centred and skills-based.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Academic
Prepare and implement course objectives, lesson plans, outlines and assessment pieces for the course of study following IB, OSSD and College guideline;
Employ best practices for teaching students at the high school level, including inquiry and problem-based learning, scaffolding, book-ending, frequent review and feedback, and differentiated instruction;
Actively cultivate an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom, rehearsals, and the wider school community.Actively cultivate an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom, rehearsals, and the wider school community;
Establish a positive and aspiring classroom and/or rehearsal environment that best enables a diverse group of students to flourish, and recognizes the differing needs of students on the basis of their linguistic, historical, cultural and socio-economic experiences;
Communicate regularly on student progress with faculty, administrators and parents;
Intentional use of technology in the classroom and when needed deliver remote learning to enhance learning and support student organization and planning;
Collaboratively create engaging assessments to evaluate students’ progress, and provide meaningful feedback to students, in their journey toward continuous growth;
Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and strategies and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;
Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, assemblies and various professional development opportunities.
Advising
Actively engage with students in their advising group in order to know them and support their growth in academics, co-curricular and social emotional wellbeing;
Benefits
Vacation Time
Pension Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Social Events
Dental Plan
Professional Development Workshops
Vision Plan
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Medical Plan
Lifestyle Spending Accounts
Parental Leave Top-up
Health Care Spending Accounts
Leadership Program
Flexible Statutory Holidays
Self-funded Sabbaticals
Free On-campus Parking
Know the academic, physical and personal profiles of each advisee; student in the advising group;
Emulate the values of the College-Learning, Community, Wellbeing, Service and Pluralism;
Be an effective link between the school and families on both academic and non-academic matters by carrying out Adviser duties;
Meet with advisees during advising sessions and deliver the advising curriculum;
Write advising comments on reports and communicate formally and informally with parents of advisees in person, email and via telephone.
Co-Curricular
Lead with skill, passion and enthusiasm, identified activities in our vast co-curricular program, including athletics, the arts, clubs and publications;
Actively participate in the life of the school including, but not limited to graduation, school dances and other extracurricular community events as required.
Job Requirements
Experience, Knowledge and Competencies
University Major in Subject of Expertise is preferred; (Undergraduate Degree in Human Sciences is required);
Relevant teaching or related work experience;
A minimum of three years’ classroom teaching experience;
Teacher education and certification in Ontario Social Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and credentials, are considered an asset;
Experience teaching within the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, including inquiry-based and concept-driven learning, is an asset;
Strong knowledge of educational pedagogies with nuanced thinking about the educational and instructional program including but not limited to Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Pedagogy, is an asset;
Collaborative, energetic disposition with demonstrated creativity and passion for working with students;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong professional relationships with students, colleagues, administration and parents;
Exemplary communication, problem solving, negotiation and mediation skills;
Willingness to adapt and change based on the unique and diverse needs of the students;
Commitment to honesty, justice, fairness and equity;
Concern for the whole student, not just academics;
Effective team member;
Strong attention to detail, organization and planning;
Invest in personal development and strive to grow professionally;
Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners;
Display humility and empathy, and recognize their ability to positively influence change; Embraces the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in their local and global communities;
Commitment to a learning and working environment that is safe, healthy, meaningful, engaging and supportive;
Committed to teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect and a fundamental belief in our Vision, Mission and Values;
Strong knowledge of educational pedagogies with nuanced thinking about the educational and instructional program including but not limited to Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Pedagogy an asset.
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. If you are contacted regarding a UCC opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodations. The successful candidate will need to go through a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check.
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/ [https://careers.ucc.on.ca/]
