Teaching Assistant - Social Science/English

About Hillfield Strathallan College
Founded in 1+01, Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) offers a seamless academic journey from 18 months to 18 years. Located on a 50-acre campus on Hamilton's West Mountain, HSC provides a unique educational pathway for students through four school offerings: Junior, Montessori, Middle and Senior. HSC prepares students to live with purpose – to understand their world, inspire, lead, act, and make a difference in their own unique ways.

Position Overview:

The Social Sciences/English Teaching Assistant will support our Social Sciences and English students and departments in our Senior School (Gr. + – 12). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain real school and classroom experience. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for coaching students on a daily basis while working with and being mentored by talented educators in the Senior School. The Teaching Assistant will be connected to the specific department and have the opportunity to provide learning support in their teaching area. They will also get the opportunity to cover classrooms and get experience in all areas of the school community.



Main Responsibilities include:

Co-plan and facilitate student learning in credit courses

Provide enrichment and/or support for students

Assist teachers with building assessments and evaluating student learning

Explore and promote research-based best practices

Learn through reflective professional practices

Teach some classes where possible

Support students with post-secondary applications

Facilitate discipline-based study sessions in the student success centre

Perform assigned student supervision duties as required



Qualifications

Education and Designation:

University degree

Member, or process of becoming a member of the Ontario College of Teachers or hold a Teacher Certificate

Additional qualifications in English or a minor in English literature is an asset

Self-starter interested in growth and professional development

Student-centred, collaborative, reflective and receptive practitioner

Innovative, including cross-curricular integration appreciation

Empathetic and caring

Global-minded

Experience coaching young people is an asset


$40,000.00 To $46,000.00 Annually Salary Range



Please indicate your interest by submitting a resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 to this.




Our commitment to inclusion across gender, age, religion, identity and experience moves us forward. It creates a sense of community at HSC that we are proud of, where everyone feels welcome and feels that they belong.



We encourage applicants who may contribute to the further diversification of this community. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, if you require accommodations throughout the application process, please contact Human Resources before the closing date so the appropriate arrangements can be made.



While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Read more