Regular Coverage Teacher

REGULAR COVERAGE TEACHER

Greenwood College School is seeking a Regular Coverage Teacher with Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification. This is an active recruitment for a full-time position commencing as soon as possible.

About Greenwood

Greenwood College School was founded to inspire students to venture further in order to prepare them for the challenges and experiences of life.

At Greenwood, teaching and learning are organized to facilitate success for all of our students. The prior experience of the successful candidate will show evidence of this belief. Previous experience with or a willingness to embrace differentiated learning and related learning technology are also important considerations for this teaching position.

Compensation & Terms

This is a fixed-term position for the 2026-2027 school year. There is a set salary for this position in the range of $65,000-67,400. Greenwood is a member of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP). No group benefits are offered.

Working Requirements

Greenwood's professional culture is highly collaborative - all staff members participate in job-embedded professional development. Accordingly, the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues. The willingness to participate fully in the life of the school, including co-curriculars and the Outdoor Education program, is also an essential attribute.

Role of Regular Coverage Teacher

We are looking for consistent coverage for our students, so this person will be in the school and work full days daily. They will likely cover 3 or 4 classes/day. This may include co-teaching with or providing additional support to other classroom teachers.

The Regular Coverage Teacher will:

• Provide on-call coverage for teachers absent from class; use lesson plans left by the classroom teacher to engage students in the lesson (in science classes and other subject areas depending on need)
• Support students with the learning skills needed to work through activities provided by the classroom teacher
• Support students with course content (in science classes and when possible in other subject areas)
• Use effective classroom management practices to establish a positive rapport with students and maintain a classroom environment in which students can learn
• Conduct supervision duties
• Deliver and supervise co-curricular programming (athletics, arts, service learning, outdoor education, clubs)

The Regular Coverage Teacher will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Ontario College of Teachers certification in good standing
• Commitment to character education, building a positive rapport with students, and supporting students' learning with both reinforcement and stretch opportunities
• Experience working with students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) an asset
• Excellent classroom management skills with the ability to engage students in their learning and develop community in the classroom
• Interest in professional growth and collaboration with colleagues
• A belief that all students can learn and grow
• A student-centered, technology-enabled approach to learning
• Personal qualities:
• enthusiastic and energetic
• empathetic and caring
• highly collaborative
• growth-minded and reflective
• adaptive and resilient
• progressive thinker
• Experience in coaching athletics, the arts, and outdoor education are assets

Greenwood's Commitment to Pluralism and Accessibility

Greenwood is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for staff, students and families. We aim to embrace individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to: age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, and sexual orientation. Greenwood is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We embrace pluralism - an ethic of respect that values human diversity. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute authentically.

Please advise us if you require any accommodations at any point in the application or interview process.