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If you are an energetic, committed educator with an equal passion for your subject area and for teaching girls, we are keen to hear from you. Let us know about your teaching philosophy, your experience both inside and outside of the classroom, and why Elmwood might be the right match for you. Elmwood actively seeks educators of diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents, particularly those with experience teaching in an International Baccalaureate school.

We offer competitive compensation, a variety of benefits and supports, and a thought-provoking and inspirational environment.

##Middle and Senior School Drama Teacher (Coverage for Leave)

**Employer:**Elmwood School.

**Location of Work:**Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

**Reports to:**Principal, Middle and Senior School

**Start Date:**August 29, 2026

**Vacancy Status:**One-year fixed-term position (coverage for leave)

Position Summary

At Elmwood School, we believe that when girls are given the space to explore, create, question, and lead, they become courageous architects of their own futures. We invite applicants to consider joining a community that has spent more than 110 years shaping confident, compassionate young women who are lifted and unstoppable.

As our Middle and Senior School Drama Teacher, you will be a key force in nurturing the social, emotional, and academic well-being of our students. Reporting to the Principal, Middle and Senior School, you will inspire confidence, performance skill, cultural appreciation, and authentic self-expression through the dramatic arts. You will teach within the frameworks of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), as well as the Ontario curriculum, ensuring that every student experiences a classroom intentionally designed for how girls learn best.

Elmwood is proud to be the first school in North America accredited in all three IB programmes. In our all-girls environment, students engage deeply in rehearsal, take creative risks, and grow in presence without the limiting stereotypes that can shape coeducational settings. Here, the performing arts are a powerful pathway to voice, leadership, and self-discovery.

Compensation Details

Expected Compensation: $70,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with 3-5+ years of experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation Components:

• Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), when applicable
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Access to Elmwood’s wellness and community programming

Key Responsibilities

In alignment with Elmwood’s mission and vision, the successful candidate will:

• Model and actively promote the IB Learner Profile in daily classroom practice.
• Design and implement an engaging Drama curriculum aligned with the IB MYP and DP frameworks and the Ontario Arts curriculum.
• Prepare students for IB assessments and coordinate internal and external theatre productions.
• Direct and oversee student performances, showcases, and community dramatic events.
• Collaborate within the department and across disciplines to design coherent, well-articulated, and interdisciplinary programmes.
• Support students’ academic, emotional, and social growth through our Homeroom/Tutorial program.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with families through ongoing communication and participation in community events.
• Contribute meaningfully to co-curricular programmes, including directing school play(s), and organizing field trips (including overnight experiences, as assigned).
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth and IB professional learning.
• Ensure theatre readiness and production scheduling prior to the start of each school year.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the Head of School or designate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with a focus in Drama, Theatre Arts, or Performing Arts Education.
• Valid Ontario Teaching Certificate or eligibility to obtain certification prior to the start date.
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching middle and high school Drama; IB and independent school experience preferred.
• IB MYP/DP Theatre training and or experience considered an asset, or willingness to complete IB professional development.
• Experience with technical theatre elements, including basic lighting design, sound engineering, and stage management.
• Strong classroom management skills with an emphasis on emotional safety, inclusion, and ensemble-building.
• All Elmwood School employees are required to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Desired Dispositions and Approaches

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to inquiry-based, experiential, and concept-driven learning.

• Skill in formative and summative assessment aligned with IB philosophy.

• Dedication to differentiated instruction and educating the whole student.

• A passion for global perspectives and diverse theatrical traditions.

• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to work across disciplines (e.g., Music, Visual Arts, Humanities, Design).

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• A deep belief in girls’ capacity to lead, perform, and contribute with confidence and integrity.

In our all-girls setting, we see students who are thoughtful in critique, generous in rehearsal, and bold on stage. We are seeking a teacher who will help them discover that the stage is not simply a place to perform, but a space to find their voice.

Work Schedule

• This is a fixed-term position from August 2026 to June 2027.The final determination of the teaching load (part-time or full-time) is yet to be established.
• School-year schedule with participation in required meetings, co-curricular programmes, and community events.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief letter of interest outlining your experience and what inspires you about this role to hr@elmwood.ca. Please include the Job Title in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with interviews beginning after March 30, 2026.

We may use a closed AI system in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.

Equity and Accessibility

Elmwood School is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We are united by a shared promise to deliver peace of mind and possibility to families. If you are inspired by the power of girls’ education and believe in building a learning environment where every student is lifted and unstoppable, we look forward to learning more about you.

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