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.
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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.