Job Description

Location: 31 Caroline Street N, Waterloo, ON

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Starting Salary Range: Compensation to match current teacher salary during the term of secondment

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Employment Term: One (1) Year Secondment

Position Start Date: September 8, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Position Reports To: Associate Director, Educational Outreach and Scientific Programs

Number of Vacancies: 1

Teachers do exceptional work both inside and outside the classroom. Perimeter is here to support those efforts. Our teacher resources and programs help educators boost scientific literacy and enable them to share the wonder and excitement of modern physics with their students. As the Perimeter Institute Teacher in Residence you are responsible for supporting all outreach programming including but not limited to developing and delivering teacher workshops, online courses, resource development and student programming presentation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provide pedagogical expertise and leadership in the creation and presentation of Educational Outreach products and programs for students in grades five (5) through twelve
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team to create exceptional quality resources and programs
Work collaboratively on the content creation and design of in-class resources, teacher workshops, student programming and public programming as required
Serve as a Perimeter Ambassador to teacher, student and public audiences

Required Qualifications

Completed undergraduate education in a science or STEM related field
Bachelor of Education with secondary teaching qualifications for intermediate/senior grades
An active classroom teacher with a minimum five (5) years teaching science or physics in a Canadian high school.
Experience writing and/or reviewing educational resources for teachers.
Familiarity with Perimeter’s Educational Resources is an asset
A skilled communicator capable of conveying scientific and technical concepts clearly across diverse audiences and formats
Strong interpersonal skills and team building experience
Knowledge of new or evolving pedagogical classroom strategies
Strong collaboration skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to multitask
Qualification in special education is considered an extra asset
Bilingualism would be an extra asset

Additional Information

Additional hours of work, including some evenings and weekends, beyond the standard work week may be required during activities and special events
Some domestic travel will be required across Canada up to a maximum of 15% of the total secondment (travel may involve weekends)
Compensation is based on the annual salary of the successful candidate and paid equally over the term of the 12-month contract. Interested applicants are expected to work throughout the months of July and August.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter or expression of interest, highlighting how you can contribute to this role by April 1, 2026 in order to ensure full consideration of your application. The posting will remain live until the position is filled. We appreciate your interest in supporting Perimeter Institute’s mission. While we thank all applicants, only select individuals will be contacted.

We are committed to creating an exceptional workplace where innovation, growth, and well-being thrive.

If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your development is supported, and your work environment inspires you, Perimeter is the place for you.

Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact accessibility@perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance.

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