Primary Form Adviser, Prep

Now hiring: Primary Form Adviser Prep School

Employment Terms: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: August 2026

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic curious and flexible Primary/Junior teacher for our Prep School Primary Division to teach a full course load. Form Advising (Homeroom teacher) and co-curriculars are also included in this position.

Prep School teachers educate students in grades SK to 7. They demonstrate passion and diligence in their core subjects and interdisciplinary learning across the Humanities Sciences Languages Physical Education the Arts English Design and Mathematics. Their role involves planning reviewing and revising curriculum as part of department teams as well as implementing approaches to teaching in learning that are student-centered and skills-based.

Academic

• Prepare and implement lesson plans and assessment pieces following IB-PYP and College guidelines;

• Employ best practices for teaching students at the primary division level ;

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

• Collaborate with our PYP IB Coordinator to develop units of work;

• Collaborate with colleagues within the division and beyond with humility and openness to feedback on all aspects of the role from students parents and colleagues;

• Participate fully and collaboratively in a shared approach to weekly routines and processes.

Advising

• Advisers are the main point of contact for their class and provide pastoral care on a daily basis;

• The adviser is the point person between families and the school with an eye to support a students overall progress and wellbeing.

Co-curricular and Supervisory

• Lead with skill passion and enthusiasm within our co-curricular program including the arts and athletics;

• UCC students benefit from a robust co-curricular program including athletics. Many teams have the opportunity to participate in weekend and CAIS tournaments. Some CAIS weekend tournaments are out of province;

• Supervision duty as assigned.

Experience Knowledge and Competencies

• Both a Bachelors degree and a Bachelor of Education;

• Teachers Qualifications in Primary-Junior;

• Practicum or teaching experience with Primary-Junior students;

• Maintains accurate records plans assessments within policies utilizes learning management systems and demonstrates subject matter expertise;

• Demonstrates commitment to justice fairness equity and values diversity to create an inclusive community addressing issues related to bias and prejudice;

• Possesses a collaborative disposition excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Designs lessons to address diverse needs styles and interests fostering problem-solving and lifelong learning;

• Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to personal growth and professional development;

• Values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive community and work environment.

• 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 the faculty salary grid which varies by qualifications and years of teaching experience. The range for 6 years or less of teaching experience is $77221-$110465 and the range for 7 years or more of teaching experience is $115869-$142132.

Please share your resume and cover letter at by Wednesday February 4th 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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