Job Title: Biology and Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Leave Contract)

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)

Expected Start Date: November 1, 2026

Contract Duration: Approximately 10–12 months

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (In-person)

Pay: From $40,000 per year

Job Description

UMC High School is seeking a dynamic, qualified Biology and Chemistry Teacher to join our team for a maternity leave replacement contract starting around November 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will take over and instruct intermediate and senior Biology and Chemistry courses, inspiring high school students through hands-on inquiry, practical problem-solving, and Ontario curriculum-aligned coursework. Both experienced educators and recent B.Ed. graduates with strong science backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to OCT-certified teachers with Senior Biology and/or Chemistry teachables, or candidates with demonstrated experience delivering Ontario high school science curricula.

Why Choose UMC High School?

- Supportive, collaborative, and close-knit academic team
- Established private secondary school with over a decade of excellence in Toronto
- Small class sizes allowing for meaningful, individualized student engagement
- Continuous administrative backing from Department Heads, Guidance, and the Principal
- Creative freedom to design and lead real-world science experiments and laboratory investigations
- Ongoing professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver engaging curriculum-aligned lessons and practical labs in secondary Biology and Chemistry
- Plan, instruct,



and assess course material in alignment with the Ontario Curriculum and Growing Success guidelines
- Maintain an organized, up-to-date Schoology course page with assignments and lesson resources
- Evaluate student work (Assessment for, as, and of Learning) with timely, actionable feedback
- Track and report student attendance and performance accurately via Maplewood SIS
- Prepare midterm and final report cards, and attend parent-teacher conferences
- Facilitate a safe, structured, and engaging in-person classroom environment

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Education (required); B.Ed. preferred
- Certification: Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) license in good standing is strongly preferred (relevant Master’s/Ph.D. will also be considered)
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of teaching experience at the intermediate/senior level; proven ability to design and deliver hands-on science labs and coursework
- Tech Skills: Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Schoology), student databases (Maplewood), and standard productivity suites (MS Office/Google Workspace)
- Location & Availability: Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and be available to begin full time around the start of November 2026

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you willing and able to commit to a fixed-term maternity leave contract?

Experience:

- teaching secondary school Biology and/or Chemistry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Biology and Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Leave Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 UMC High School
📍 Toronto