COORDINATOR - DP - CANADA

STARTING DATE: 1 AUGUST 2025

CLOSING DATE: 1 MAY 2025

The German International School (GIST) is a private, co-educational school located in Toronto, Canada and part of a network of 135 German schools abroad. With a small, close-knit community of 105 students from Germany and around the world, we provide a multilingual education in German, English, and French from kindergarten through grade twelve.

Our curriculum blends the Canadian and German curriculum, offering a well-rounded academic experience. As an IB and STEM-certified school, GIST prepares students for global success. German- and English-speaking students learn together in a multicultural, supportive environment, gaining access to both European and Canadian school systems.

Description of Position:

For the 2025/2026 school year, we are seeking a full-time IB Diploma Program Coordinator with secondary school teaching qualification and possessing an excellent understanding of the Ontario school system.

• You will join the German International School Toronto as IB Diploma Program Coordinator, taking on responsibilities that include coordinating the teaching team, facilitating in-service training, and overseeing curriculum development.

• You will teach courses within our secondary school (Grades 5-12),

• ideally taking on the role of Head of English and teaching English Language & Literature.

• You will work closely with the Principal and Business Manager on day - to - day operations. You will be a member of all school leadership and development groups such as the Extended School Leadership.

• You will regularly attend IB Diploma training sessions and integrate the outcomes into our school development initiatives.

• You will be in close and regular contact with the international network of IB schools.

• You will regularly participate in the Regional Training of the German Schools in the North American region and implement the results in our school development.

• You will serve as the primary contact person for our families regarding IB, English, and the Ontario school system. Additionally, you will hold regular information sessions to keep our families informed.

  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education, specializing in Secondary School.

• Subject speciality in English Language & Literature preferred. Other subject specialities will be considered.

• Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) Certificate.

• You have experience in IB management, school management and within personnel management.

• You have experience in the Ontario school system and know the demands of the Ontarian curriculum, as well as the procedures of the annual competence, tests EQAO, and others.

• You have experience with High School Coordination OSSD procedures and ONSIS maintenance.

• You work in a team-oriented manner, but you are equally capable of driving processes forward independently and representing the GIST in a professional manner.

• We expect a high level of subject expertise, a modern and diverse pedagogical skill set, and experience in differentiation and individualized teaching.

• Excellent oral, written, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Your communication is transparent an characterized by mutual respect.

• You hold a valid work visa for Canada.

Package:

Salary: $ 75,000 CAD - $ 85,000 CAD

Tuition for dependents is heavily subsidized.

This position is intended for a candidate already living within Canada. Fixed moving cost allowance to Toronto/GTA available.

Application:

Please send your CV and a full cover letter to: career@gistonline.ca