St. Clement’s School is currently looking for a Grade 1-8 Curriculum Leader to join our School on a full-time basis commencing on August 25, 2026. This full-time position may include a teaching load of up to 0.25 FTE. 

Reporting to the Heads of Junior and Middle School, and working collaboratively with the Vice Principal, the Grade 1-8 Curriculum Leader supports the leadership of the Junior School and Middle School while upholding the School mission, policies, and strategic plan. The Grade 1-8 Curriculum Leader is responsible for providing day-to-day guidance to Junior School Core teachers and liaising with other Curriculum Department Leaders to create a collaborative and supportive environment. The Grade 1-8 Curriculum Leader demonstrates the ability to manage and motivate teachers, supports problem resolution and decision making, and supports teachers through performance, growth, and professional development goals and needs. 

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;
• Support improvement of instruction in the School through the structures created for teachers to learn together and from one another;
• Serve as a liaison between teachers and school leadership so that School-level decisions are informed by ongoing, two-way communication between teachers and school leaders;
• Organize and participate in trips and activities which fall before and after school hours and on weekends, including but not limited to: Admissions Events, Grade Trips, Curriculum Evenings, Parent Information Sessions, and Overnight Trips;
• Lead divisional meetings and communicate expectations;
• Maintain consistent and open dialogue to encourage growth in curriculum development;
• Guide faculty performance, growth, and professional development;
• Create a collaborative culture of teachers who feel inspired and supported to continually learn and grow;
• Support and assist in the Admissions process and events;
• Cultivate a professional culture of shared ownership for student learning in the School;
• Participate in the process of hiring new staff, as needed;
• Organize and facilitate divisional activities and events;
• Engage and fully participate in the life of the School; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A post-secondary undergraduate degree, Honours preferred; 
• Leadership qualifications such as a Master’s degree or PQP an asset; 
• B. Ed (P/J or J/I) and a Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT; 
• Minimum 5 years classroom teaching at two of Primary, Junior, and Intermediate levels;
• Strong background in literacy and numeracy, with additional qualifications in these areas an asset;
• 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 with colleagues, parents, and students;
• Demonstrated exploration and support of interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning opportunities;
• Proven ability to integrate technology to enhance learning;
• Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life;
• A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students’ love of learning; and
• Criminal record check is required as a condition of employment.

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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