Technology Department Head in Toronto

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice. As an inclusive, non‑profit institution, we are dedicated to educating students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are now also almost two years into our strategic plan. Launched in January 2023, we set out to educate more female leaders and we have made a great deal of progress since that launch.

The Technology Department Head will work to further develop the School’s culture of making and displaying that makes Technology learning visible and includes process work, finished work and high quality visual and written documentation. The further development of the culture of making will be supported through student access to labs both during and outside of class time. The Department Head will also extend opportunities for students to learn from and with experts by building a program that includes access to a range of industry experts.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and implement a strategic vision for technology, design technology and computer science learning that enriches the Ontario curriculum.
• Advise on Junior School technology learning aligned with the Ontario Curriculum and the Grades 7 to 12 program.
• Further develop the whole school’s culture of making and displaying that makes technology learning visible.
• Collaborate and consult with teachers in the development and implementation of transformative learning through and with technology.
• Continually expand the department members’ understanding and application of evidence informed technology pedagogies.
• Oversee Design/Idea Lab Technicians to ensure safety of the MakerSpace/Design spaces.
• Engage parents/guardians in the exciting technology initiatives being run at the school.
• Oversee the development and expansion of technology co‑curricular activities such as hackathons, summer programs and the Robotics and Rocketry programs.
• Collaborate with Research and Learning Common Specialist on generative artificial intelligence and other emergent technologies.

General:

• Preferably 3 TAS20 courses, 1 TDJ3M/4M course or 1 ICS4U/3U course.
• Lead department members (Grades 7-12) in identifying departmental philosophy and goals.
• Oversee the review, development and implementation of Ministry aligned curriculum and assessment.
• Observe department members’ classes and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Support the development and sharing of coherent and transparent lesson, unit and long range plans.
• Contribute to aspects of the scheduling and timetabling for the Middle and Senior School.
• Authentically embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all processes.
• Commit to the Faculty Growth and Evaluation Process.

Technician Team Development and Promotion:

• Provide guidance, support and leadership to the School’s design technology technicians.
• Work with Junior School faculty and leadership to ensure that STEM learning is visible.

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated passion for, and commitment to the vision of the school.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary curriculum and assessment.
• Proven leadership abilities that complement strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Proven communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Have a vision for the integration and use of technology to enhance the curriculum.
• A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning.
• Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Proficiency in Brightspace, Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Why Work at BSS?

At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees: trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.

BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Extensive health and dental benefits package.
• BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
• Lunch provided every day!
• Use of on‑site fitness center.
• Professional Learning opportunities.
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

Annual compensation is based on our Faculty Grid, which factors in qualifications and up to 12 years of teaching experience:

• Entry to 6 Years: $69,000 – $98,000.
• Over 6 Years: $99,000 – $134,000.
• Future Growth: Rates are set to increase for the 2026–2027 academic year.

BSS Values Diversity:

BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now. We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process.