Description
2026 SummerTravel for Credit Courses
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Simcoe
County District School Board (SCDSB) is seeking qualified applicants for the
position of summer travel for credit teacher.
Reporting to
the principal(s) of Summer School/Adult and Continuing Education, the travel
for credit teachers will be responsible for the instructional delivery, pre and
post programming and assessment as well as travel for each respective trip. Teachers
are responsible for record-keeping and final reporting for their assigned
course.
Departure
destinations will vary and will be the responsibility of the successful teacher
to arrange travel arrangements to the destination.
Details of
trips, orientations, pre and post, and travel dates can be found at:
Candidates
should ensure they are available for ALL dates posted on the site for the
respective trip they are interested in, prior to applying.
SCDSB hosted trips will include:
July and August:
Civics/Careers (CHV2O/GLC2O)- Ottawa, Montreal, NYC (French Required); Simcoe,
Toronto and London departures
Biology (SBI3U/4U) and The Environment & Resource
Management (CGR4M)- Fiji
English (ENG3U/4U and EWC4U)- Italy
English (NBE 3U)
Indigenous Voices on the West Coast (British Columbia)
Canadian Geography Ontario and Halton Region (CGC1W and
CGC1WF- French Required)
French (FSF3U/4U, FEF3U/4U, FIF3U/4U)- France (French Only)
English (ENG3U/4U)- UK
English (ENG3U/4U and CHW3M)- Greece
Canadian History in Belgium and France (CHC2D and CHC2DF (French
Required))
Hospitality and Horticulture in Niagara (TFJ2O and THJ2O)
Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism- Ontario (IDC4U)
World Religions (HRT3M)- New York City
International Business (BBB4M)- New York City
Civics and Careers Canada (CHV2O & GLC2O- French and English)
Biology (SBI3U/4U)- Galapagos Islands
Biology and Data Management (SBI3U/4U and MDM4U)- Costa Rica
Canadian History- (CHC2D)- Belgium and France and the Netherlands
General Information:
- Intermediate/Senior qualifications (course specific) required, Special Education preferred
- FSL qualifications required for French language sections
- Teach, evaluate, and report on respective course curriculum to students during pre and pos-trip student engagement and throughout travel days to respective destinations
- Pre and post trip days are online for students. Teachers will be communicating, evaluating, and reporting on student work submitted during those days.
- Teachers must be available for all course dates
- Responsibility for managing the D2L shell for assignment submission, marking, and student communication
- Engage students in a unique experiential learning opportunity
- Responsible for delivering the D2L-based and experiential-based prepared curriculum capitalizing on the connections within each course’s respective destinations
- Responsible for the daytime supervision of students in conjunction with EduTravel staff
- On-call for evening emergency situations to support EduTravel staff, if required
- Must have a valid passport and be an enthusiastic traveler
- Courses offered and number of sections of course are determined by number of registered participants in cooperation with the partner organization, EduTravel
- Please indicate which course(s) you are applying to in your cover letter . Teachers may not participate in multiple sessions.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED ON APPLY TO EDUCATION UNTIL February 27, 2026 AT 4:00 P.M. EST/EDT
Cover letters may be addressed to: Alison Chornobaj , Principal,
Adult and Continuing Education
Unforgettable
experiences, new friendships, and academic success awaits!
Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.
Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
20. In addition to the duties assigned to the teacher under the Act and by the board, a teacher shall,
(a) be responsible for effective instruction, training and evaluation of the progress of pupils in the subjects assigned to the teacher and for the management of the class or classes, and report to the principal on the progress of pupils on request;
(b) carry out the supervisory duties and instructional program assigned to the teacher by the principal and supply such information related thereto as the principal may require;
(c) where the board has appointed teachers under section 14 or 17, co-operate fully with such teachers and with the principal in all matters related to the instruction of pupils;
(d) unless otherwise assigned by the principal, be present in the classroom or teaching area and ensure that the classroom or teaching area is ready for the reception of pupils at least fifteen minutes before the commencement of classes in the school in the morning and, where applicable, five minutes before the commencement of classes in the school in the afternoon;
(e) assist the principal in maintaining close co-operation with the community;
(f) prepare for use in the teachers class or classes such teaching plans and outlines as are required by the principal and the appropriate supervisory officer and submit the plans and outlines to the principal or the appropriate supervisory officer, as the case may be, on request;
(g) ensure that all reasonable safety procedures are carried out in courses and activities for which the teacher is responsible;
(h) co-operate with the principal and other teachers to establish and maintain consistent disciplinary practices in the school;
(i) ensure that report cards are fully and properly completed and processed in accordance with the guides known in English as Guide to the Provincial Report Card, Grades 1-8 and Guide to the Provincial Report Card, Grades 9-12, and in French as Guide dutilisation du bulletin scolaire de lOntario de la 1ère à la 8e année and Guide du bulletin scolaire de lOntario de la 9e à la 12e année, as the case may be, both available electronically through a link in the document known in English as Ontario School Record (OSR) Guideline, 2000 and in French as Dossier scolaire de lOntario: Guide, 2000, on a website of the Government of Ontario;
(j) co-operate and assist in the administration of tests under the Education Quality and Accountability Office Act, 1996;
(k) participate in regular meetings with pupils parents or guardians;
(l) perform duties as assigned by the principal in relation to co-operative placements of pupils; and
(m) perform duties normally associated with the graduation of pupils. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 298, s. 20; O. Reg. 95/96, s. 2; O. Reg. 209/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 227/23, s. 3.
