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Associate Faculty 
10 Month Contract

This 10 month contract position (late August 2021 – June 2022) requires you to become fully involved in campus life, academics, athletics or arts, as well as play an integral role in the boarding program. As an Associate Faculty you will function as a part of a team reporting to the Director of Boarding and Health Services to ensure that Pickering College’s Mission Statement and Vision are put into practice. As a member of the boarding community you will reside in the student residence providing supervision to student activities on a rotational basis in the evening and on weekends in conjunction with House Directors. In the day school, you will provide class coverage, support to online programming, program supervision and support to the co-curricular program. 

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate diploma and/or degree required;
• Successful candidates typically have experience as a teacher, camp counsellor or tutor, and coaching or playing the sports offered at Pickering College; 
• Applicants must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a genuine interest in working with young people;   
• Applicants must be comfortable using a variety of technology platforms (e.g. Google Hangouts, OneNote etc.);
• As a role model, healthy lifestyles and personal integrity are of paramount importance; 
• Previous experience in a boarding school or camp setting is a strong asset;
• Experience working with English language learners;
• Second language proficiency an asset.

This position offers a competitive salary, health and dental benefits, professional development funding, and OTPP contributions for OCT qualified teachers. Associate Faculty have access to our on-site facilities including the full-service dining hall, outdoor track, fitness room and free wifi. Room and board is a taxable benefit.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume to:humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca

Outdoor Education Specialist

.5 Part Time Teaching Position

The Pickering College Outdoor Education Specialist provides instructional leadership that enables students to learn experientially, through direct guided instruction using sensory awareness, active participation, and nature’s resources. The Outdoor Education Specialist works in partnership with faculty to create student learning opportunities that align with the school’s core values, support educational objectives, augment classroom curriculum K-12, and extend academic, social and emotional growth. The Outdoor Education Specialist creates experiential activities tailored to classroom learning objectives and student Global Leadership goals.

Qualifications and Qualities Required:

• Qualified teacher, Environmental Education Specialist
• Outdoor Experiential Education Qualifications
• Leadership teaching experience in the outdoors
• Other related certifications such as Wilderness First Aid, Canoe Tripping, Hike Leader
• Expert understanding of the natural environment, local habitats, wildlife, plants, trees etc.
• Able to work with students from K to 12
• Outgoing, flexible, creative, self-starter, able to work with minimal direction
• Excellent planner and communicator
• Possess the aptitude and enthusiasm to both plan and lead excursions to remote locations in all seasons
• Willing and able to work a physically demanding position

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement daily lessons both in-class and outdoors that meet appropriate curriculum goals with the flexibility to modify and/or adapt the curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Provide leadership in the continued development of a vision for the Blue and Silver Outdoor Education Centre
• Research and develop new initiatives for the Blue and Silver Outdoor Education Centre
• Work closely with the Heath and Safety Committee to maintain and develop outdoor safety protocols
• Develop, acquire and maintain necessary resources and equipment
• Prepare site for activities and classes

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca.

Summer Programs Teacher(s)

Contract Positions

Pickering College will be offering a range of summer programs from mid June – August 2021. 

The Summer Programs Teachers will work with the Senior Director, Strategic Innovation to finalize the design of the program and to plan and develop lessons and activities that can be executed in-person and/or if necessary, online. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Education with appropriate qualifications for chosen positions as well as be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.  Teaching and camp experience are a definite asset. These positions require excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates must have experience using online teaching platforms including Edsby, Google Classroom, Zoom etc. Pickering College teachers must possess the following qualities: passion, compassion, expertise in their subject area, instructional expertise and curriculum innovation.

We are looking to fill the following roles:

• Online Credit Teacher(s)

Grade 10 Introduction to Computer Science (ICS20)

English as a Second Language - (ESLCO or ESLDO)

AP Statistics (AP Exam Preparation Course - non-Credit)

AP Macroeconomics (combined CIA4U OSSD credit and AP Macroeconomics Exam Preparation)

Math Bridge Course (Mathematics Preparation Course for students entering Grades 9 or 10 – non-Credit)

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.

If you would like to be considered for one of these exciting opportunities, please submit your cover letter and resume to:  humanresources@pickeringcollege.on.ca