The Academy for Gifted Children – P.A.C.E. is devoted entirely to meeting the needs of identified intellectually gifted children in grades 1 through 8. Through a differentiated curriculum built on greater depth and breadth of instruction, our mission is to enhance the abilities of our students, while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional needs. P.A.C.E. is based on the premise that gifted children need high-powered learning experiences to challenge their minds and ensure intellectual growth and achievement. In addition to the academic disciplines, P.A.C.E. students excel through their experiences with dynamic field studies, a competitive fine arts program, a comprehensive athletic program and a plethora of national and international competitions. P.A.C.E. has ranked nationally in math, science and robotics, and in both creative and expository writing competitions. These wonderful opportunities serve as catalysts to the pursuit and achievement of our students’ future goals and successes.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Education from an accredited university
- Member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in good standing (preferred)
- Major/Specialization in Science (Specialized designation preferred)
- Proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 365, including OneNote and Teams
- Ability to work with students ranging from grades 2-6
- Strong classroom management skills
- Profound knowledge of Growing Success
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Minimum of 2-3 year of classroom teaching experience
Responsibilities:
- Educate students in a classroom setting
- Develop and implement engaging, creative and innovative lesson plans
- Communicate with students, parents and colleagues in a respectful and supportive manner
- Maintain excellent classroom management, organization and planning skills
- Understand and cater to the unique needs of each individual student
- Collaborate with colleagues and promote school spirit
- Maintain the highest level of integrity
We appreciate and thank all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
For further information, please visit us online at www.pace.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- OCT Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
