Reporting to the Heads of School, the Arts CDL provides leadership to the Arts Department (Music, Drama, and Visual Arts) while supporting the school mission, policies, and strategic plan. The CDL is responsible for providing day-to-day guidance to the department to create a collaborative and supportive environment. The CDL demonstrates the ability to manage and motivate staff, supports problem resolution and decision making, and works with department staff through performance, growth, and professional development goals and needs. The CDL position is the equivalent of one (1.0) course, is part of a full course load, and has a term of 4 years commencing in the 2026-2027 school year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an active member of the School’s Curriculum Leadership Team;
• As a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of a cohesive, School-wide approach to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy;
• Supports improvement of instruction in the School through the structures created for teachers to learn together and from one another;
• Teach a minimum of three (3.0) courses within the Department;
• Serve as a liaison between teachers and school leadership so that School-level decisions are informed by ongoing, two-way communication between teachers and other school leaders;
• Front of house duties for Powell Hall theatre;
• Support experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities for related disciplines;
• Attendance at Arts Department related events and Admissions events;
• Organization of and participation in trips and activities which fall before and after school hours and on weekends;
• Lead department meetings and communicate high expectations that are appropriate, positive, and realistic;
• Maintain consistent and open dialogue within the Department to encourage growth in curriculum development;
• Create a collaborative culture of teachers who feel inspired and supported to continually learn and grow;
• Assist with and support faculty performance, growth, and professional development;
• Create a collaborative culture of teachers who feel inspired and supported to continually learn and grow;
• Cultivate a professional culture of shared ownership for student learning in the School;
• Be available to attend the annual Orientation day to assist with onboarding new department staff who are starting at the beginning of the school year;
• Assist with onboarding of new department staff, including providing support in learning and understanding SCS processes, procedures, and expectations;
• Assist department staff with their off-boarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for departing members;
• Manage department budget;
• Participate in the process of hiring new staff, as needed;
• Engagement and full participation in the life of the School; and
• Other duties as assigned by the School.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Degree in a related field along with Honours Specialist qualifications in one of Dramatic Arts, Music, or Visual Arts; Master’s degree an asset;
• B. Ed (J/I or I/S) and hold a Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT;
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in Arts at two of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels;
• Management of programming for Drama, Music, and/or Visual Arts;
• Fluent in equity literacy with the ability to recognize, respond to, and redress conditions that are inequitable, and actively demonstrate commitment to anti-oppression education;
• Strong relationship building skills and an ability to lead and develop people, including strong initiative, teamwork, and instructional ability;
• Demonstrated ability to improve instructional practice, foster a collaborative team environment, and plan in close collaboration with colleagues;
• Ability to support faculty using a wide variety of teaching and assessment strategies;

• Experience with employee goal setting and planning in order to support the strategic direction of the School;
• Track record of building positive, collaborative relationships;

• Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate experience an asset;
• Commitment to girls’ education and knowledge of developmental and educational needs;
• Demonstrated exploration and support of interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning opportunities;
• Proven ability to integrate technology to enhance learning;
• Organized, attention to detail, reliable, and resourceful;
• Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life; and
• A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students’ love of learning.

About St. Clement's School

As a leading independent girls’ school in Toronto, St. Clement’s School is recognized for its longstanding commitment to academic rigour and excellence in a small, nurturing environment. We’re a close-knit community that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation, where students from Grades 1 to 12 live, learn, and grow together under one roof. At SCS, every student is known and valued, and the same can be said of our staff.

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