Junior Kindergarten Teacher

About Hillfield Strathallan College

Founded in 1901, 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.

Hillfield Strathallan College is currently recruiting for a JK teacher in our Junior School (PK2-Gr. 4) for an LTO beginning at the end of August 2024 until mid-January. Please note that this contract is covering a leave. The College will give at least two weeks’ notice if, for unforeseen circumstances, the College cannot honour this contract.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Principal of the Junior School, the experienced educator will support our Junior School program. They will employ classroom management practices, including establishing and enforcing student expectations to create a supportive, safe, caring and effective learning environment and participate in the co-curricular program as directed by the Principal.

Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree in a related discipline.

An Ontario Teachers’ Certificate or equivalent and Honours Specialist qualifications.

A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience teaching at the Early Childhood level;

The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

comfortable with Learning Management Systems and related software

In return, Hillfield Strathallan College offers a positive working environment, competitive salaries, many professional development opportunities, a group benefits program and inclusion, as appropriate, in the College’s Pension Plan or Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. For more information, including application details, please visit our website at

Please indicate your interest by submitting a resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, to

Our commitment to inclusion across gender, age, religion, identity and experience moves us forward and 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 at any time throughout the application process, please contact Human Resources prior to 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.