Reporting directly to the Head of the Junior School and the Head of Academics, the Assistant Head/PYP Co-ordinator will oversee the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the PYP curriculum, and assist the Head of the Junior School with administrative tasks, teacher evaluation and a role in the student recruitment and admissions process. Liaison with the Learning Strategies team and leadership in communication with parents are imperative in this role.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success as an educator with superior communication, organizational and leadership skills. In addition, he/she will have the following qualifications:

• PYP Level 2 and 3 training;
• PYP Co-ordinator’s training, experience in this role is preferred;
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in a PYP school;
• Special Education qualifications preferred;
• Experience in mentoring and evaluating teachers; and,
• Administrative qualifications and experience preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with honours specialist and/or master’s qualifications, experience in admissions and a demonstrated commitment to the co-curricular life of the school.

Branksome Hall offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the Ontario Teachers’ Pension plan.  We support and encourage ongoing professional development.

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and résumé no later than Friday, April 6, 2010 to Ms Leslie Morgan, Human Resources, at hr@branksome.on.ca. Electronic applications are preferred.

We thank all candidates for their application. We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

There is an opportunity for a full-time, maternity leave replacement French teacher, with Physical Health and Education responsibilities, in our Junior school (Kindergarten to grade 6) for the 2010/11 academic year. We are looking at candidates who have several years of prior experience teaching French at the Primary and Junior levels. As the school is an IB World school, PYP experience and a minimum of five years teaching experience would be preferable. A proven background in teaching Physical Health and Education or coaching athletics is also essential.

The following qualifications are also essential:

• A proven and relevant academic background
• A proven ability to have a caring rapport with students
• Strong communication skills
• An enthusiastic and productive work ethic
• Be collaborate and commit to co-curricular activities
• Training in the AIM approach to French language acquisition (Accelerative Integrated    Method)
• Ontario Teachers’ Certificate or equivalent

Branksome Hall offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the Ontario Teachers’ Pension plan.  We support and encourage ongoing professional development.

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and résumé no later than Friday, April 1, 2010 to Ms Leslie Morgan, Human Resources, at hr@branksome.on.ca. Electronic applications are preferred.

We thank all candidates for their application. We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Working under the direction of the Manager, Information Technology, this position is responsible for courteous, rapid and effective hardware and software support to technology users in the school. In addition, this position is responsible for support for audio/video and multimedia equipment for school events, and will involve some occasional time in evenings and on weekends.  The hours for this position are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The candidate will function as an active member of the school’s IT team. 

Key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Member of our Help Desk team providing support across the campus for both software and hardware.  This involves both verbal and written communication and onsite support.
• Ensure issues are properly documented, tracked, and if necessary, escalated to the appropriate level
• Assist with the inventory, maintenance and warranty of computer peripherals and drivers associated with them. (scanners, digital cameras, camcorders, LCD projectors, etc.)
• Repair simple hardware faults (locked computers, printer jams, wireless issues)
• Troubleshoot IT related issues for tablet laptops and desktops
• Assist in deploying software using applications such as Windows Deployment Server (WDS)
• Move computers, peripherals and audio/video equipment as required
• Manage, set up and support the use of data projection for staff and students
• Provide back-up support to other members of the IT Department
• Research technology, and maintain current knowledge of hardware and software

Requirements include:

• Community college program certification or university degree
• Software: Windows XP and 7, Microsoft Office Suite, WDS, System Drivers, DLL’s
• Hardware: Build/maintain Intel based computers; understand motherboards, CPU, hard drives, printers with Ethernet cards, wireless hardware, access points, scanners, digital cameras, audio mixing boards, amplifiers, LCD/Data projectors
• A high level of interaction with all faculty and staff and various interactions with students, parents and vendors
• Involved in research for procurement of IT equipment/maintains office and storeroom/generates documents such as instruction manuals
• Involved in the development of policies for special events and equipment management
• Supervises temporary staff and vendors/occasionally students and volunteer supervision
• Provides reports on existing hardware, software, printer supplies and procurement of equipment/monitors returns and repairs
• Suggests streamline workflow for hardware and software management

This is a full-time, permanent position.  The school offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Branksome Hall offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan. We support and encourage ongoing professional development.

Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and résumé no later than March 17, 2010 to Ms Leslie Morgan, Human Resources, at hr@branksome.on.ca. Electronic applications are preferred.

We thank all candidates for their application. We regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.