Elementary English Teacher

Full-Time Position | Starting September 2026

About The Shire School The Shire School is a warm, enriched, co-educational elementary school serving children from JK to Grade 6. While we prioritize emotional safety and joyful learning, we also hold ourselves to high academic standards and thoughtful, rigorous teaching practices.

Located in Toronto’s beautiful Annex neighbourhood, steps away from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and the University of Toronto, we are a small school by choice, allowing for close attention to each child’s academic progress and individual growth.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly capable, reflective, and caring Elementary English Teacher to join our teaching team starting in September 2026.

The successful candidate will teach English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies, maintain high academic expectations, monitor student progress, and help students become increasingly independent and confident learners.

We are looking for an educator who believes that academic excellence and child-centred learning go hand in hand, and who can deliver intentional, well-structured lessons in a warm and supportive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

● Plan and deliver well-structured, academically rigorous lessons in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies.

● Develop students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, writing, speaking, listening, and critical-thinking skills.

● Develop students’ mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

● Use explicit instruction, inquiry-based learning, and evidence-informed teaching practices to support academic growth.

● Differentiate instruction to meet students’ individual learning needs and abilities.

● Maintain high academic expectations while creating a warm, supportive, and respectful classroom.

● Assess and document student learning, provide constructive feedback, and use assessment to inform instruction.

● Foster students’ independence, organization, responsibility,



and confidence as learners.

● Support students’ social, emotional, and intellectual development.

● Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership on curriculum planning, student progress, and academic goals.

● Communicate clearly and professionally with families regarding student progress and learning needs.

● Follow school policies, health and safety guidelines, and best practices in education.

Qualifications & Experience

● Native or near-native fluency in English

● Experience teaching elementary students

● Background in Education or a related field

● Robust curriculum planning, classroom management, and assessment skills

● Strong knowledge of English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies

● Ability to uphold high academic standards while maintaining a warm, child-centred classroom

● Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

● A genuine commitment to students’ academic growth and well-being

Preferred Assets

● Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) or equivalent

● Experience in an academically rigorous, independent, private, or enrichment-based school setting

● Experience with differentiated instruction

● Strong experience in reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and academic discussion

● Experience teaching Mathematics and Social Studies

● Comfort communicating with families about academic expectations and student progress

Why Work at The Shire School?

● High academic standards, thoughtfully applied. We believe children are capable learners and deserve intentional, high-quality instruction.

● Small classes, meaningful relationships.



Teachers know their students well and can provide both challenge and support.

● A professional and reflective teaching culture. We value preparation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

● A beautiful and intellectually rich environment. Our location near the ROM and the University of Toronto inspires curiosity and learning.

● Meaningful work. Teachers play an important role in developing students’ academic skills, independence, confidence, and love of learning.

What We Offer

● First-year salary: $48,000–$56,000, depending on qualifications and teaching experience

● Full-time position starting in September 2026

● Benefits package

● Small class sizes

● A respectful, supportive, and academically focused school culture

● Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and the growth of the school

Message from the Founder

At The Shire School, we believe that children deserve both warmth and excellence.

We believe children are capable of deep thinking, meaningful academic growth, and increasingly independent learning when they are guided by thoughtful, skilled teachers and held to high but appropriate expectations.

We are looking for teachers who take their craft seriously, reflect on their practice, and teach with both heart and clarity. If you believe that students can be both supported and challenged—and that excellent teaching can make a lasting difference—we would love to meet you.

— Mandy Wang, Founder & Principal

How to Apply

Please send your application to [email protected].

Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled

Start Date: September 2026

Please include

● A current resume/CV

● A brief cover letter

● Two professional references, preferably including a recent teaching supervisor or school administrator

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

Pay: $48,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Elementary English Teacher (Toronto)
🏢 The Shire School
📍 Toronto