Junior School Social Worker

Employment Terms: Part-Time (40%), Permanent

Start Date: August 2025

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity:

The Social Worker, Junior School works closely with the Learning Strategies and School Counselling team in support of school-wide community mental health and well-being initiatives. As a member of the school’s Well-Being and School Counselling team, and a partner in Social Emotional Learning initiatives, the Social Worker assists students (JK – Grade 6) and their families, in addressing the social, behavioural, and emotional factors which impact student well-being. They will make the best use of available opportunities and resources to fully develop each student’s individual potential.

The position follows the academic calendar and is part-time, where the Social Worker will work 2 days per week in person on campus.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement programs that support and promote wellbeing;

• Participate in and provide expertise to students and employees regarding SEL and DEI initiatives within the Junior School;

• Provide individual, group and family counselling, crisis intervention and consultation support using an equity lens;

• Lead the coordination of the Grade 5 ‘Playground Detectives’ program and the Peer Support/Circles program;

• Develop and teach SEL curriculum;

• Ensuring ongoing communication with students and families through parent engagement initiatives and contributing to internal school communication channels;

• Keep abreast of current community resources, research, and best practices in support of student, family and community mental health and wellbeing;

• Understand, and practice in accordance with, federal, provincial, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to students and families; such as, child protection/child abuse, special education, attendance, education rights and privacy;

• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative programs and resources;

• Provide referrals to community resources as needed;

• Lead the program development of the SWAP (Student Wellbeing Activity Program) on Wednesday mornings, in collaboration with the Assistant Head of Junior School

• Maintain recordings and update documentation within student records and in accordance with OCSWSSW standards;

• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile:

• Master Degree in Social Work and membership in O.C.S.W.S.S.W.;

• Eligibility to be a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW), including the ability to purchase insurance;

• 3-5 years of clinical social work experience in an educational setting strongly preferred, or social service agency;

• In depth understanding of the psychosocial development of children and adolescents, along with adolescent mental health, variety of learning, social-emotional challenges, diagnosing learning disabilities, ADHD, and anxiety;

• Excellent assessment and consultation skills;

• Demonstrated interest and experience in the integration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Social-Emotional Learning;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team;

• High emotional intelligence and professionalism with the ability to engage with sensitivity, tact, diplomacy at all times.

Why Join Branksome Hall:

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;

• Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;

• Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;

• Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range: $81,952 - $102,440 (pro-rated 40% based on the academic year)

How to Apply:

Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning April 17th, 2025 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall – Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.