SENIOR SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION & SCIENCE

Full-Time, Permanent

COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 2025

An exciting opportunity exists at The Country Day School (CDS) for an experienced teacher to join our Outdoor Education and Science departments. The successful candidate will have a university degree in a related field and certification to teach in Ontario. We are seeking a dedicated, skilled and versatile teacher who is passionate about outdoor education and its teaching applications in courses like Grade 9 Green Industries, Grade 11 Outdoor Education, Grade 11 Environmental Science and Grade 12 Resource Management. In addition to this teaching complement, our new OE teacher will have the opportunity to facilitate learning extensions for senior level students on our 100-acre property and to plan and lead a variety of outdoor experiential learning trips throughout the year. Previous outdoor education experience and wilderness first-aid training are preferred.

CDS is committed to Supporting, Knowing and Inspiring each of its learners. In addition to an individual who possesses authentic love for the natural environment and all it has to offer, both inside and outside of the classroom, we are seeking a teacher whose practice embodies our principles of an expert teacher:

• meets the needs of all learners
• is passionate about teaching and learning
• has a deep understanding of teaching/learning and the subject area
• monitors student learning and uses assessment to improve teaching and learning
• creates an optimal classroom environment
• focuses on mastery learning and deep understanding
• develops self-regulation, self-efficacy and self-esteem in their students
• offers appropriately challenging tasks and goals
• excels at the relational aspects of teaching

A review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Head of School invites qualified individuals to apply by Wednesday, August 27th and submit their resume and cover letter to:

Please refer the Job description for details