Job description:
Full-Time OCT Certified Senior Biology & Biochemistry Teacher (Grade 11–12 + Cambridge A Level/IGCSE)
School Overview
- Unionville International Academy is a well-established private secondary school in Ontario, dedicated to delivering high-quality secondary education and university preparation programs.
- We are fully accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education and are also an authorized Cambridge International School, offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level programs.
- As a registered private high school with years of operational experience, we maintain strong academic standards and strict compliance with provincial and international inspection requirements.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a qualified, OCT-certified Senior Biology/Biochemistry teacher for full-time in-person instruction at our Ontario campus.
This role focuses on:
- Grade 11 & Grade 12 Biology (OSSD curriculum)
- Senior-level Biochemistry instruction
- Cambridge IGCSE Biology
- Cambridge AS & A Level Biology/Biochemistry preparation and examination training
- This position is ideal for experienced educators who:
- Can independently design and build course content
- Are confident managing inspection-compliant documentation
- Have experience in both Ontario and international (Cambridge) curriculum systems
Position Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Contract Term: 3-Year Contract
- Hourly Rate: $52/hour
- Workload: 30 hours per week
- Teaching Mode: In-person
- Location: Ontario (North York campus)
Teaching Responsibilities
- Ontario Curriculum (OSSD)
- Teach Grade 11 & 12 Biology courses in alignment with the Ontario Curriculum
- Independently design:
- Course outlines
- Unit plans
- Lesson plans
- Assessments and final exams
- Laboratory experiments and practical evaluations
Create and manage:
- Tests and quizzes
- Lab reports and experimental design assessments
- Final evaluations
Maintain accurate grading and academic records
Cambridge Curriculum
- Deliver Cambridge IGCSE Biology courses
- Deliver Cambridge AS & A Level Biology/Biochemistry courses
- Prepare students for Cambridge examinations
- Provide exam-focused training and structured review
- Ensure alignment with Cambridge syllabus standards and assessment objectives
Required Qualifications
- Valid Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification (Required)
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience (Senior high school level preferred)
- Demonstrated experience teaching Grade 11–12 Biology
- Experience designing lab-based science curriculum
- Strong understanding of Ontario Curriculum (Biology, SBI3U/SBI4U)
- Experience with Cambridge IGCSE and/or AS & A Level Biology (strong asset; direct teaching experience preferred)
- Ability to independently build and manage a complete course
Professional Skills
- Strong curriculum development capability
- Experience creating standardized tests and exams
- Familiarity with inspection and compliance documentation
- Strong classroom management skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Emotionally stable and able to work under pressure
- Flexible and responsive to institutional needs
Inspection & Documentation Expectations
Teachers must maintain inspection-ready documentation at all times in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Education requirements.
This includes:
- Course outlines and long-range plans
- Detailed unit plans
- Daily lesson plans
A complete classroom binder containing:
- Teaching materials
- Student work samples
- Assessment records
- Assessment evidence:
- Tests
- Assignments
- Rubrics
- Observations
- Final evaluations
- Attendance tracking
- Student achievement documentation
Please note: Ministry inspections focus on institutional OSSD compliance standards.
Compensation
- $52 per hour
- 30 hours per week
- 3-year contract stability
- Professional academic environment
- Opportunity to work within both Ontario and international curriculum systems
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and OCT certification details by email.
info.ficuseducation@yahoo.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Unionville International Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful educational environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who meet the position requirements.
