The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS) Laboratory School is a Nursery – Grade 6 school in downtown Toronto, committed to exemplary teaching, teacher education, and research in an intentionally diverse environment. The Laboratory School is dedicated to the exploration and dissemination of best practices.
Current Opportunities
Join our list of teachers to be called in for occasional supply work
Starting date: September 2023
Established in 1925, the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School (JICS) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), the University of Toronto, is the oldest Laboratory School in Canada. The JICS Laboratory School serves children from Nursery to Grade 6. It has a threefold mandate: exemplary education for the 200 children who attend the school, graduate teacher education, and research, all these in an intentionally diverse environment. The JICS Laboratory School makes a noted contribution to the understanding of strong educational practices in elementary schools in Canada and around the world.
JICS teachers create a secure learning environment for their students, one that inspires exploration, creativity, curiosity, and confidence to flourish. The JICS Laboratory School honours diversity and values a deeply interconnected community, in which all members feel known, respected, and supported as active participants. Teachers work as part of a collaborative team of educators.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing indoor and outdoor daily classroom activities and lessons
- Promoting an engaging and secure environment to foster student learning
- Mentoring student teachers on placement in the classroom
We seek applicants with the following professional qualifications and experience:
- Ontario College of Teachers Certification (OCT Primary/Junior) preferred for elementary classrooms
- College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) certification preferred for early years classrooms
- Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred
- Completed Additional Qualifications will be an asset
- First Aid skills an asset
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a CV, cover letter, and two letters of reference by email to:
Chriss Bogert, Vice Principal
Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education | University of Toronto
Email: chriss.bogert@utoronto.ca
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Nursery Program Assistant
Starting date: September 2023 to June 2024
Established in 1925, the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto is the oldest Laboratory School in Canada. The Laboratory School serves children from Nursery to Grade 6. It has a threefold mandate: exemplary education for the 200 children who attend the school; graduate teacher education, and research. The School makes a noted contribution to the understanding of strong educational practices in elementary schools in Canada and around the world. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining experience working with young children in an educational setting. The Nursery Team is looking for an individual to assist the Nursery teachers in the care of the children and the day to day running of the Nursery program.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assists in the implementation of indoor and outdoor daily activities; assists with the ongoing supervision of classroom, playground, group and routine activities. The children and educators spend half the morning outside in all weather.
- Collaborates as a member of the Nursery teaching team in ensuring the overall health and safety of all children by maintaining a sanitary and safe environment.
- Provides assistance with arranging children’s play space to reflect the philosophy of the school and curriculum of the Nursery Program.
- Assists with the daily preparation of the playground and classroom; cleans/organizes equipment and other areas of the classroom as needed.
- Builds and maintains responsive relationships with children.
- Shares observations of the children with the Nursery teacher to help with overall assessment.
- Builds and maintains positive and professional relationships with parents; shares any relevant information communicated by parents with the Nursery Teacher.
- Participates in program development meetings once a month.
- Provides care-giving routines such as toileting, serving snacks, dressing children to go outside, etc.
- Support for an ongoing research study with George Brown College School of Early Childhood on environmental inquiry and outdoor education in the early years
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
We seek applicants with the following professional qualifications and experience:
- Work experience in childcare/with young children
- Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) qualifications an asset
- First Aid Certification (can be obtained after hiring)
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
This position is part-time, as the Nursery is a morning only program, with an entry level salary.
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a complete application including: a CV, 2 references and a cover letter addressing the above requirements by email Friday, June 23rd, 2023 to:
oise.jicslabschool@utoronto.ca
c/o: Chriss Bogert, Vice Principal
Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Laboratory School
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education | University of Toronto
https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/jics
We thank all interested applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
