Biology and Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Leave Contract)

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