King’s Christian Collegiate is seeking to fill a one-year maternity leave for teaching high school art, starting in August 2026.   

An ideal candidate: 

• demonstrates contagious joy related to  

               1. God’s creation and the visual arts 

               2. guiding young people and their creative potential 

               3. reflecting God’s goodness and participating meaningfully in the Christian faith 

• has experience combining strong technical skills and instructional strategies with the relational care needed for student discovery, imagination, play, and artistic appreciation and growth 
• possesses the talent, wisdom, and ability to teach students how to find meaning through the visual world, deepen understandings of the principles and elements of design, observe and honour beauty, while having fun contributing to the world of ideas through a creative process that is intentionally paired with a growing awareness of our Creator God and what it means that humans are made in His image 

Necessary skills: 

• Instructional design—strong planning, clear goals and directions, modelling, mixed modalities, thoughtful delivery, varied strategies for rigour and critical thinking, engagement and enjoyment, and adaptiveness for education that is aligned with the school’s priority of teaching Christianly and the Ontario curriculum 

• Depth and breadth of art specialization—connecting art history and foundational elements to contemporary times, fostering awe for the expanse of what humans have created and are creating to communicate ideas, draw interest, and evoke emotions 

• Ability to develop students’ process, practice, and productivity—modelling and teaching artistic intent, planning, skills and techniques in a variety of mediums 

• Excellent communication—conveying deep respect for all parties, care is clear, effective written and verbal skills, using (or interested to learn) a skillset for coaching conversations, strong record-keeping, detailed human feedback and evaluation that is regular, timely, and constructive 

• Growth mindset—eager to understand our distinct approaches to learning and school culture while continuing to develop as a Christian professional, comfortable with considered risks for the sake of improving learning, enthusiastic R & D participant 

• Read the room—honour the human endeavour of learning, meet diverse learners where they are at and foster curiosity, belonging, and engagement while discerning when to differentiate for individual learners or adjust classroom management 

• Wise and adept technology use—keen to uphold digital well-being in the classroom; discerning when technology can powerfully deepen and enhance learning 

• Team player—humble, hungry, smart as a colleague and contributor to the school 

• Organization and tidiness—attentive to upholding an effective learning space, ordering and managing supplies  

• Basic budgeting—setting a vision for each class and planning a generous budget to maximize possibilities while stewarding resources with care 

Attributes: 

• loves Jesus, is committed to following His leading, and is equipped with knowledge and humble confidence for teaching students in the ways of Jesus and Biblical principles for healthy living in today’s world 

• believes in the purpose and potential of Christian education at an independent school (or desires to authentically grasp this important and worthwhile approach to education) 

• enthusiastic about high expectations for learning, with intentional support for learners 

• wants to contribute to the culture of care and vibrant life of our school where everything is learning-related 

• is in good standing with the OCT (or in process of receiving this designation) 

New employees may also be attracted to King’s faculty distinctives such as: 

• a weekly Research & Development program 

• a teacher mentor and the collegiality of teacher workrooms 

• access to instructional coaches  

• expert support and consultations with the Learning Commons Team, Student Services staff, and the Administrative Team 

• a generous budget for the art program  

• an assigned laptop and daily preparation periods 

        ...learn more through the hiring process 

We are eager to accept applications from teachers who are captivated by our vision to provide an outstanding student learning experience in a Jesus-centred school that prioritizes holistic well-being, faith formation, and the exciting challenges of taking the ceiling off learning. Through our work, we endeavour to equip each student “to grow in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and others” (Luke 2:52). We desire to cultivate a healthy school where each staff member and student can flourish in the fullness of life (John 10:10), and we all contribute generously to the school that we are part of. 

This is a one-year maternity leave term contract for the 2026-27 school year; the full or part-time nature of the role will be discussed in person. Depending on experience and credentials, the anticipated full-time teacher salary range for this role is $60,000 to $100,000. (If part-time, the rate will be pro-rated.)  

To apply, please submit: 

• a cover letter 
• a resume
• your personal statement of faith
• copies of your transcripts
• a digital portfolio or brief video introducing the hiring team to five visual art pieces that reflect your skill and talent 

to Principal Lisa Conlin at lconlin@kingschristian.ca as soon as possible or by May 5, 2026. A hiring decision may be made prior to the deadline. Upon invitation to an interview, we will request:

• two professional references
• a pastor’s reference letter

King’s Christian Collegiate is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and to maintaining an inclusive work environment. Please let us know at the time of contact if you require accommodation and provisions will be arranged. 

With gratitude to all who apply, we will only contact those who are invited to an interview. 

ABOUT KING'S:

What motivates our work at King’s Christian Collegiate? 

We cherish young people whose unique identities start with being image-bearers of Christ.  

We trust their attributes, abilities, insights, relationships, voices, and contributions are needed in our world.  In our four-year window of working alongside high school students, we take seriously the opportunity to shape wonder, understandings, skills, connections, empathy, the well-being of self and others, civic responsibility, and confidence as foundations for life-long learning and impacting the common good. All of this is done while exposing students to the love, care, and teachings of Jesus and encouraging their personal faith journeys. 

At King’s Christian Collegiate, we believe that the quality of education is greatly impacted by the staff who interact with students every day. Teachers are committed Christians whose faith is evident in how they live out their lives. They are carefully selected for how their unique sense of personal presence and highly skilled, enthusiastic understanding of their subject areas relates to their ability to engage and inspire students.  

As a multidenominational Christian school firmly grounded in the love of Jesus and His teachings, our Christian teachers respect the diverse backgrounds of students and aim to foster intellectual hospitality while navigating different perspectives that all of us encounter as part of life and learning. We endeavour to provide a learning environment that encourages respect, belonging, curiosity, self-leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, and growth among students. 

We offer a wonderful and supportive place to work! Foundational to excellent student learning, King’s is committed to a positive school and workplace culture and provides resources and faculty support to promote exemplary instruction and classroom design.