History with MYP Individuals and Societies Teacher, Upper

Employment Terms: Full Time, Contract 10-Month, 6/6 Workload

Start date: August 2025

End date:  June 2026

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 looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and adaptable History and MYP Individuals & Societies 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.

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 guideline;
• Employ best practices for teaching History students at the high school level, including inquiry and problem-based learning, scaffolding, book-ending, frequent review and feedback, and differentiated instruction;
• Create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom.
• Establish a positive and aspiring classroom 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;
• Use technology in the classroom and delivering remote learning to enhance learning and support student organization and planning;
• Collaboratively create engaging assessments to evaluate students’ progress, and provide meaningful and timely feedback to students, in their journey towards 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;
• 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, by 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.

Job Requirements

Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• 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;
• University Major in Subject of Expertise is preferred;
• Relevant teaching or related work experience;
• Experience with the MYP and/or International Baccalaureate program 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.

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/