Teaching Intern, Upper School

Now hiring: Teaching Intern Upper School

Employment Terms: Full-Time 2-Year Contract

Start Date: August 2026

We are currently seeking a dynamic Teaching Intern (TI) who demonstrates a high degree of cultural competence. They will provide instruction and classroom support to a diverse range of students across the Upper School and meaningfully engage in the Colleges co-curricular program including athletic coaching as needed. They may also provide supply coverage to Upper School teachers. They should demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students particularly with students from a diverse range of ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

The UCC TI program is a wonderful opportunity for new teachers to develop experience in the classroom be mentored by outstanding seasoned faculty members and have phenomenal exposure to a top quality educational experience.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Lead various learning opportunities for students including teaching a General Learning Skills course and potentially other subjects;

• Be involved in curriculum development;

• Support students individually and in small groups;

• Participate in faculty and professional meetings assemblies and various professional development opportunities;

• Perform supervisory duties;

• On-call substitute teacher;

• Assist with field trips;

• Lead with skill passion and enthusiasm identified activities in our vast co-curricular program including athletics the arts clubs and publications;

• Actively participate in the life of the school including but not limited to graduation field trips school dances and other extracurricular community events as required.

Experience Knowledge and Competencies:

• Completion of a bachelors degree in education or a related field;

• Teaching certificate issued by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) or enrollment in a recognized teacher education program preferred;

• Experience in providing academic support and implementing accommodations is beneficial;

• Ability to recognize individual learning styles and the characteristics of learners;

• Displays humility and empathy and recognizes their ability to positively influence change;

• Embraces the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in their local and global communities;

• Commitment to honesty justice fairness and equity;

• Concern for the whole student not just academics;

• Collaborative energetic disposition with demonstrated creativity and passion for working with students;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong professional relationships with students colleagues administration and parents;

• Strong communication and problem-solving;

• Willingness to adapt and change based on the unique and diverse needs of the students;

• Effective team member;

• Strong attention to detail organization and planning;

• Invests in personal development and strives to grow professionally;

• Demonstrated ability to employ a wide variety of teaching techniques including utilization of technology;

• Ability to analyze student needs including academic challenges and executive functioning difficulties and develop appropriate interventions;

• Problem-solving skills to address student-specific academic and executive functioning issues;

• Adaptability in finding effective solutions to support students learning and development;

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with the Learning Resource Teacher classroom teachers and students;

• Effective communication skills to provide academic support and accommodations to students;

• Active listening skills to understand student needs and concerns.

• Unparalleled opportunities for professional development including workshops networking sessions a leadership program and visiting experts and scholars;

• Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices;

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans including health care and lifestyle spending accounts;

• Pension plan generous vacation time self-funded sabbaticals parental leave top-up;

• Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health including the Employee and Family Assistance Program;

• Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you;

• Social events for colleagues and their families;

• Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues;

• Free on-campus parking.

Upper Canada College (UCC) is focused on making the world a more just and inclusive place through dialogue and teamwork. With a commitment to equity and fairness students learn that what makes us different as individuals makes us stronger as a community. A rigorous academic program is supported by accomplished faculty exceptional co-curricular programming and state-of-the-art facilities.

The UCC experience is underpinned by five core values: learning pluralism service community and well-being. Among its strategic goals is UCCs ambition to become more diverse and inclusive. This is supported by a recognition that no learning community is whole without the inclusion and amplification of multiple voices; UCC is committed to fostering belonging striving for justice and peace among all people and addressing systemic and structural forms of oppression.

UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA and historically marginalized persons. UCC embraces pluralism celebrating differences cherishing similarities and giving voice to multiple perspectives.

This job is for an existing vacancy. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. The salary for this position is $55000 to $73000.

Please share your Resume and Cover letter at by Tuesday 3rd February 2026. We thank all candidates in advance; however we will contact only those selected for an interview. Artificial intelligence tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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