Humanities Grade 12 Teacher Jobs

HUMANITIES TEACHER - GRADE 12 (SECOND SEMESTER - Feb - June 2024)

Canadian and International Politics (CPW4U); Canadian and International Law (CLN4U); An additional course in Canadian and World Studies or Social Sciences and Humanities

Start Date: February 5, 2024

Founded in 1956, Neuchâtel Junior College (NJC) provides a unique international education experience to students in their pre-university / final year of high school. Located in the 11th-century French-speaking city of Neuchâtel Switzerland, NJC students earn Ontario Grade 12 curriculum credits and may study for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations to earn advanced standing at university. The close-knit community of nearly 60 students per year resides with homestay boarding or ‘pension’ families, providing students with a complete immersion in European life. NJC graduates are knowledgeable, confident, independent leaders, 97% of whom are Ontario Scholars.

Position Description

The faculty at Neuchâtel Junior College is distinguished by exceptional teachers who provide a differentiated approach to instruction. Through this program, students develop strong literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

As an experienced humanities teacher at NJC, you will be confident in curriculum development, will support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches, and be willing to bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students. Your classes will be engaging and dynamic; you will enjoy what you do. Students will find you to be approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine, and supportive. As a member of the NJC faculty, you will engage in the work of the school in a collegial and supportive manner. You will participate actively in the life of the school, including chaperoning school trips to different countries.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

To be considered for this position, candidates will possess the following qualifications, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience in an independent school setting is an asset;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and communication skills;
• Additional qualifications an asset;
• Working knowledge of the French language would be an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years of exemplary teaching experience;
• Relevant university qualifications preferably at the graduate level (e.g. Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Arts with specialization or equivalent);
• A member of the Ontario College of Teachers in ‘Good Standing’;
• Knowledge of different learning needs, including Individual Education Plan accommodations, and a toolbox of strategies for facilitating student success;
• A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices in the areas of curriculum planning and implementation of the most recent Ontario Secondary School social sciences curriculum
• Energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular program, travel, and the diverse life of the school community;
• Knowledge of assessment practices in line with Growing Success;
• An ability to work in a collaborative environment;

Employment and Application Details

This is a one-semester, full-time appointment, effective February to June 2024.

To apply, please send a letter and C.V. in confidence, to Megan Watt ([email protected]) by July 15th, 2023.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please. Interviews may take place in fall 2023.

For more information, please visit www.njc.ch