MYP Design Teacher/Form Adviser, Prep

Employment Terms: Full-Time, There are 2 positions open. One is a 10-month Contract and one is a Permanent position. Please see our recruitment website to apply.

Start date: August 2025

End date:  June 2026

Prep school teachers 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 department teams, as well as implementing approaches to teaching and learning that are student-centered and skills-based.

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced MYP teacher who will work with Year 6 and 7 students and within our Prep School Design department. Form Advising (Homeroom teacher) may also be included in this role. Co-curricular duties are also included in this position (e.g. VEX IQ Robotics club coordinator and coaching).

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Academic

• Prepare and implement course objectives, outlines, lesson plans and assessment pieces for MYP 1 and MYP 2 Design following IB and College guidelines;
• Employ best practices for teaching students at the middle school level;
• Communicate regularly on student progress with faculty, administrators and parents;
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, assemblies and various professional development opportunities;
• Collaborate with the Learning Leader of Design, teaching partner(s) and our IB Coordinators to develop and reflect upon units of work;
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and beyond, with humility and openness to feedback on all aspects of the role, including students, parents and colleagues.
• Participate fully and collaboratively in a shared approach to the Middle Years Form Advising programs, weekly routines and processes.

Advising

Advisers meet with their advising groups daily. These meetings consist of formal and informal discussions focused on enhancing student experience through learning, reflection and connection. The adviser is the point person between families and the school, with an eye on a student’s overall progress and wellbeing.

• Meet with advisees during daily advising sessions, deliver the advising curriculum, and offer explicit support with organization;
• Actively engage with students in their advising group to know them and support their growth in academics, co-curriculars and the social-emotional realm;

Curricular, Coaching, Supervisory

• Lead with skill, passion and enthusiasm within our co-curricular program, including the arts, coaching and/or intramural games;
• UCC students benefit from a robust co-curricular program including athletics. Many teams have the opportunity to participate in weekend and CAIS tournaments. Some CAIS weekend tournaments are out of province;
• Supervision duty as assigned;
• Coverage for classroom teachers, as needed;
• Participate in the FLEXtime program;

Job Requirements

Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A., BDes or BSc);
• Experience working with students in the Junior and Intermediate grades;
• Maintains accurate records, plans assessments within policies, utilizes learning management systems, and demonstrates subject matter expertise;
• Willingness to adapt and change lessons and assessments based on the unique and diverse needs of their students;
• Demonstrates commitment to justice, fairness, equity, and values diversity to create an inclusive community, addressing issues related to bias and prejudice;
• Possesses a collaborative disposition, excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Designs lessons to address diverse needs, styles, and interests, fostering problem-solving and lifelong learning;
• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal growth and professional development;
• Experience utilizing a variety of innovative technology tools & processes;
• Commitment to a learning and working environment that is safe, healthy, meaningful, engaging and supportive;
• Background in introductory programming, specifically Scratch, mBlock and/or Python;
• Background in digital media tools, specifically audio, video, and graphic design software;
• Background with digital design tools like Corel Vector, Affinity Designer, Adobe Illustrator and Tinkercad is an asset;
• Background in the use of various hand and power tools;
• Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting software and hardware is an asset;
• Experience with MYP Design and/or International Baccalaureate program is an asset;
• A Bachelor of Education 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 24, 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/