Employment Terms: Full Time, Permanent, 6/6 Workload

Start date: August 2025

Upper school teachers educate students in grades 8-12. They demonstrate passion and diligence in their core subjects and interdisciplinary learning, across the Humanities, Sciences, Languages, Physical Education, the Arts, English, Design and Mathematics. Their 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.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, curious and flexible Latin Teacher for our Upper School Modern and Classical Languages Department to teach a full course load. You will have demonstrated a pattern of innovation, collaboration and engagement in learning and/or teaching, and share an eagerness to work with a variety of learners and diverse student body. In addition, you will share an interest in real-world and transformative learning experiences, as well as demonstrate cultural competency and an ability to work in a collegial manner.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Academic

• Prepare and implement course objectives, lesson plans, outlines and assessment pieces for course of study following IB and College guidelines;
• Employ best practices for teaching students at the high school level;
• Create engaging assessments to evaluate students’ progress, and provide meaningful feedback to students, in their journey towards continuous growth;
• 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;
• 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 (coaching expertise in basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, baseball), 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.

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, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ 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.

Please apply on ADP by January 15, 2025 3:00pm. We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview.? 

To learn more about UCC, please visit ucc.on.ca and https://careers.ucc.on.ca/

Job Requirements

Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• University Major in Classics is recommended; 
• Relevant teaching experience of Latin or related work experience at the Intermediate/ high school level;
• Experience with the MYP and/or International Baccalaureate program an asset;
• Demonstrate second language pedagogy. 
• Celebrate differences, cherish similarities and give voice to multiple perspectives;
• Committed to teamwork, collaboration, mutual respect and a fundamental belief in our Vision, Mission and Values.

About Upper Canada College

Upper Canada College (UCC) is recognized nationally and globally as one of North America’s foremost boys’ schools. Educating tomorrow’s leaders since 1829, UCC is an International Baccalaureate World School, with IB scores 10 per cent above the global average. UCC offers transformational learning experiences to students in Senior Kindergarten through Year 12, including boarders from 26 countries. 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 wellbeing.

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