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Whitby is seeking a Director of Institutional Advancement to begin July 1.

The school has retained Big Back Pack to execute a national search for this key position.

Please review the Position Profile for details about this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Tucker Hastings at tucker@bigbackpack.org or Paul Baly at paul@bigbackpack.org.

Whitby is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who have experience with children to work as substitute teachers.

Experienced candidates should hold a degree. Experience or knowledge of Montessori education and/or International Baccalaureate is highly desirable; all positions require team teaching and strong collaborative skills.

Some of the areas for substitute teaching include:

• Infant-Toddler Teachers (Ages 18 months to 3 years)
• Early Childhood Teachers (Ages 3-5 years)
• Elementary Teachers (Ages 6-10)
• Middle School Teachers (Grades 5-8)
• Learning Specialists (Special Education, Math Specialists, Gifted and Talented)
• Special Area Teachers (Art, Music, Drama, Foreign Language, and Physical Education)

If you are interested in applying for a substitute teacher position, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@whitbyschool.org.

Whitby seeks an experienced, innovative Spanish teacher to join our World Language team and teach in our International Baccalaureate Program Lower School classrooms. We strive to provide excellence in Spanish language acquisition, as well as exposure to literature and culture instruction.

At Whitby, students are active participants who drive the learning process through inquiry and reflection. To help students engage to their fullest potential, the Spanish department employs a holistic approach committed to helping all students discover not only the skills, concepts, and broader ideas surrounding language and literature but also who they are as learners and as people.

Whitby offers differentiated Spanish instruction to all students from our toddler classes to grade 8. Classes focus on improving students' ability to comprehend and produce orally and through writing. Ideas presented in Spanish classes are rooted in a deep conceptual framework and placed within larger global contexts to help students make sense of the world around them. Students examine multiple genres and text types through reading and writing. Peer and self-assessment, teacher conferencing, and total immersion are key components of our program. A willingness to collaborate with colleagues and a passion for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture are essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary education or related field

• Demonstrated fluency in Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience in teaching Spanish at an elementary school level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• A passion for teaching and inspiring students to achieve language proficiency and cultural awareness.

If you are interested in the Spanish Teacher position, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@whitbyschool.org.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Middle School Mathematics Teacher to teach grades 5–8. The ideal candidate has experience with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) or is enthusiastic about project-based and inquiry-driven learning. This position also includes the opportunity to teach advanced coursework—such as Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus—to advanced middle school students.

The successful candidate will design engaging lessons, use varied assessment strategies, and foster a supportive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical confidence. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and families are essential.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Teaches a full-time course load as determined by the school, which may include elective classes or coaching responsibilities.  Should these activities exceed a full-time course load, additional compensation will be provided
• Delivers differentiated instruction based on identified student needs and learning styles
• Utilizes a range of teaching techniques effectively and inquiry-based instruction whenever appropriate
• Institutes effective classroom management routines; utilizes positive discipline techniques and displays awareness of the whole classroom
• Promotes an appreciation of global-mindedness throughout our curriculum
• Serves as an advisor, providing small-group and one-on-one guidance and support in the students’ academic, social and emotional learning and acts as the first point-of-contact for parents and teachers to provide holistic support for each advisee
• Supervises arrival, dismissal, lunch, and/or recess
• Other duties as defined by the Head of Middle School or the Head of School

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred

• Valid teaching certification or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching Middle School at the 5th through 8th grade level
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment

If you are interested in the Middle School Mathematics Teacher position, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@whitbyschool.org.

Whitby's Lower School is seeking an experienced, innovative classroom teacher who excels in a highly collaborative, co-teaching environment. First grade at Whitby is a critical year for developing both core academic foundations and student agency. We are looking for a practitioner who is as comfortable leading an explicit phonics lesson as they are facilitating a student-led inquiry. Sharing classroom responsibility with a co-teacher, you will provide the deep differentiation and small-group support necessary for first-grade success.

While experience with the IBPYP is a distinct advantage, we prioritize a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and a desire to grow within our dynamic faculty. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven community dedicated to our students, our colleagues, and the broader Whitby vision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Embracing and fulfilling Whitby’s mission statement
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college/university; Advanced degree in Literacy or Early Childhood Education preferred
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience
• Deep familiarity with Structured Literacy instruction
• Willingness to engage in professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar
• Excellent work ethic, strong communication skills
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check
• Experience facilitating inquiry-based learning; IBPYP experience preferred

If you are interested in the Teacher Grade 1 position, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@whitbyschool.org. 

Whitby's Lower School is seeking an experienced, innovative Learning Support Teacher who excels in a highly collaborative environment. Working across multiple classrooms, you will partner with the co-teaching team to identify and support students with diverse learning needs. You will provide the deep differentiation and small-group support necessary for success by utilizing both push-in and pull-out models. and implement formal assessment tools to measure and monitor learning progress of students. This full-time position is a unique opportunity to provide effective, consistent intervention across grades 3–5, ensuring growth for all learners within our dynamic faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Embracing and fulfilling Whitby’s mission statement.
• Advanced degree in Literacy, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience in learning support or a related field.
• Specific experience working with students in grades 3–5.
• Expertise in formal and informal reading/writing assessments and the design of Instructional Plans (IPs)
• Experience facilitating inquiry-based learning; IBPYP experience is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent work ethic and strong communication skills for collaborating with parents and external professionals.
• Willingness to engage in professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background and health checks.

If you are interested in the Learning Support Teacher position, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@whitbyschool.org.