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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 School is looking for an experienced, creative Music & Theatre Teacher to join our arts team. Within the International Baccalaureate framework, Whitby teachers have the flexibility and resources to bring their ideas to life. Our well-supported arts program includes a dedicated performing arts center, and our curriculum framework provides structure while giving teachers room to be creative in how they inspire students and develop their skills in performance, composition, inquiry, and analysis.

You’ll join a collaborative arts team where your ideas can help shape the program and where students are encouraged to develop their creative voices through meaningful experiences in music and theatre. Experience leading or collaborating in Lower School theatre is a plus. If you’re looking for a school where you can teach creatively, collaborate with talented colleagues, and have the resources to do ambitious work with students, we’d love to hear from you. (This is planned as a full-time position, but we may have flexibility for the right candidate seeking a part-time opportunity.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Experience at teaching middle school-aged students
• Experience with or willingness to train in International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background check

Are you an elite educator who lives and breathes mathematics? Do you get energized by helping young, sharp minds tackle complex, abstract concepts while simultaneously inspiring fellow teachers to elevate their craft? We are seeking a visionary Math Innovation Specialist to advance our Lower School program. This is not a traditional intervention or pull-out role; it is a dynamic, dual-impact opportunity designed for a true math champion. You will work directly with students in our accelerated International Baccalaureate program, often co-teaching and modeling inquiry-based lessons alongside our homeroom teachers. If you are eager to serve as a pedagogical researcher, a teacher-of-teachers, and a co-investigator in the classroom, this role offers a platform to build a world-class culture of mathematical joy and deep intellectual challenge within a community that highly values math.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership & Research: Serve as the primary filter for mathematics research, translating theory into actionable classroom strategies. Lead the implementation of innovative, research-based programs that prioritize conceptual progression over rote learning.

Instructional Coaching: Build faculty capacity by co-teaching, modeling lessons, and "unpacking" units with grade-level teams. Help generalist teachers develop the confidence and expertise to view themselves as mathematicians.

Advanced Student Instruction: Direct instruction for high-ability math cohorts (covering up through 7th-grade standards). Utilize curriculum compacting to ensure advanced learners encounter complex challenges.

Administrative & Community Partnership: Partner closely with the Head of Lower School to champion the school’s mathematical philosophy. Act as a Parent Ambassador through Math Nights and regular communication regarding the math program.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education or a related field (preferred). Deep mastery of the K-8 mathematical continuum and the ability to teach Algebra 1 to younger learners.
• Proven experience in modeling lessons and facilitating professional development for adult learners.
• Ability to analyze student data to "compact" curriculum and design rigorous, inquiry-based pathways for advanced students.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex educational research for both teachers and parents.
• A desire to work as a "co-investigator" alongside faculty to build sustainable teaching capacity.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate framework a positive

If you are interested in the Lower School Math Specialist position, please send your resume and cover letter to lmcdermott@whitbyschool.org.

The goal of this position is to support inquiry-based learning in laboratory and classroom settings, ensure that all laboratory activities are conducted safely, and provide instruction in Grade 5 Science within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework. The position is responsible for teaching two sections of Grade 5 Science, including developing and implementing inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the MYP framework.

In addition, the position supports science teachers and students to ensure that they:

• Facilitate the set up of lab equipment for the Science department
• Conduct routine safety checks on laboratory equipment
• Accurately observe, collect, and record the results of student work
• Support other science teachers and classes as schedule permits

Qualifications:

• Earned undergraduate or associate degree in science, education, or a related field
• Experience working with students in a science classroom or laboratory setting
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment, and safety practices
• Knowledge and experience utilizing OSHA standards and other best-practice resources related to laboratory setup and safety
• Ability to work effectively in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Experience with International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) – preferred
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check

Please send resume & cover letter to Michelle Jones, Head of Middle School, at mjones@whitbyschool.org.