POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Heads of School, the Social Science CDL provides leadership to the Social Science Department while supporting the school mission, policies and strategic plan. The CDL is responsible for providing day-to-day guidance to the department to create a collaborative and supportive environment. The CDL demonstrates the ability to manage and motivate staff, supports problem resolution and decision making and support department staff through performance, growth, and professional development goals and needs. The CDL position is the equivalent of one (1.0) course, is part of a full course load, and has a term of four (4) years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an active member of the School’s Curriculum Leadership Team;
• As a member of the Curriculum Leadership Team, contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of a cohesive, School-wide approach to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy;
• Supports improvement of instruction in the School through the structures created for teachers to learn together and from one another;
• Teach a minimum of three (3.0) courses within the Department;
• Serves as a liaison between teachers and school leadership so that School-level decisions are informed by ongoing, two-way communication between teachers and other school leaders;
• Organization of and participation in trips and activities which fall before and after school hours and on weekends;
• Lead department meetings and communicate expectations;
• Maintain consistent and open dialogue within the Department to encourage growth in curriculum development;
• Guide faculty performance, growth, and professional development;
• Create a collaborative culture of teachers who feel inspired and supported to continually learn and grow;
• Cultivate a professional culture of shared ownership for student learning in the School;
• Manage Department budget;
• Participate in the process of hiring new staff, as needed; and
• Engagement and full participation in the life of the School.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Honours degree along with Honours Specialist qualifications in a related discipline; Master’s degree an asset;
• B.Ed. (J/I or I/S) and hold a Certificate of Qualification and Registration with the OCT;
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in a related discipline at the Intermediate and Senior levels;
• Fluent in equity literacy with the ability to recognize, respond to, and redress conditions that are inequitable, and actively demonstrate commitment to anti-oppression education;
• Strong relationship building skills and an ability to lead and develop people, including strong initiative, teamwork, and instructional ability;
• Demonstrated ability to improve instructional practice, foster a collaborative team environment, and plan in close collaboration with colleagues;
• Ability to support faculty using a wide variety of teaching and assessment strategies;

• Experience with employee goal setting and planning in order to support the strategic direction of the School;
•  Track record of building positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents and students;

• Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate experience an asset;
• Commitment to girls’ education and knowledge of developmental and educational needs;
• Demonstrated exploration and support of interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning opportunities;
• Proven ability to integrate technology to enhance learning.;
• Organized, attention to detail, reliable, and resourceful;
• Demonstrated ability to work and plan in close collaboration with colleagues;
• Commitment to co-curricular activities, coaching, and full participation in school life; and
• A record of encouraging, nurturing, and supporting students’ love of learning.

About St. Clement's School

As a leading independent girls’ school in Toronto, St. Clement’s School is recognized for its longstanding commitment to academic rigour and excellence in a small, nurturing environment. We’re a close-knit community that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation, where students from Grades 1 to 12 live, learn, and grow together under one roof. At SCS, every student is known and valued, and the same can be said of our staff.

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