Community, Inclusion and Belonging (CIB) Learning Specialist

Branksome Hall

$73K — $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, Equity Studies, or related field, or 5 years of related education experience.
  • Ongoing professional learning in inclusive curriculum design, anti-racism, reconciliation, and inclusive education strongly preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing CIB initiatives in an educational or organizational setting.
  • Proven track record in designing and facilitating CIB learning initiatives, workshops, and professional development discussions.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with strong project management skills for inclusive resource development.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and reconciliation-informed frameworks in programs and policies.
  • Strong problem-solving and adaptive thinking skills, with a proactive approach to emerging CIB opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with academic teams to enhance and integrate an inclusive K-12 curriculum.
  • Serve as a resource for teachers on complex global topics and student-led civic actions.
  • Co-design and facilitate a continuous professional learning journey for staff members on CIB issues.
  • Advance school CIB strategic goals and equip teachers for courageous conversations.
  • Evolve student leadership initiatives into hubs of intellectual leadership and advocacy.
  • Communicate the school's CIB journey to the broader community to emphasize the commitment to inclusive excellence.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and generous vacation policy.
  • Health and dental benefits, along with pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
  • Strong commitment to staff development through ongoing professional growth opportunities and mentorship.
  • Access to a community of industry experts, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
  • State-of-the-art wellness facilities and resources, including the Athletics and Wellness Centre.
Full Job Description
Community, Inclusion and Belonging (CIB) Learning Specialist Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: August, 2026 Reporting to the Head of Community, Inclusion, and Belonging (CIB), the CIB Learning Specialist is responsible for collaborating with faculty and school leaders on designing and delivering CIB curriculum to students, faculty, and staff on the integration of CIB within subject areas and the broader school environment - inclusive of the Junior, Middle and Senior School. The role involves identifying areas for improvement and working collaboratively with various departments across the school community to integrate CIB principles with intentionality. The Learning Specialist ensures that the school's CIB learning initiatives systematically integrate the CIB components of the school's curriculum outcomes and the IB Learner Profile while applying the concepts of culturally relevant pedagogical practices. A key objective of this position is to foster an inclusive learning and working environment where all individuals feel valued and respected. Additionally, this role involves a deep awareness of current CIB trends and emergent practices in K-12 education to continually refine and update learning materials. The purpose of this position is to empower all members of the school community, leading to a more inclusive learning environment that fosters belonging. The CIB Learning Specialist plays a pivotal role in advancing the school's commitment to CIB. Key Accountabilities - Curricular Innovation: Collaborate across academic teams to enhance and integrate an inclusive K-12 curricula. Ensure that CIB principles and civil discourse frameworks are further embedded across the curriculum. - CIB Advisory & Mentorship: Serve as a classroom-facing resource, collaborating with teachers to navigate complex global topics and student-led civic action with intellectual integrity. - Professional Learning & Development (L&D): Co-design and facilitate a high-impact, continuous learning journey for our 230+ staff members. This includes evidence-based learning and development on intersectional CIB relevant issues. - Advance CIB Strategies: Act key collaborator on school's CIB strategic goals such as civil discourse initiatives, equipping teachers with the tools to facilitate courageous conversations and helping students to navigate through disagreement with courage, clarity and respect. - Empowering Student Leadership: Collaborate across the Branksome community to evolve student leadership initiatives from social spaces to hubs of intellectual leadership and advocacy. - Strategic Storytelling: Work across the Junior, Middle and Senior school teams to integrate communications on the CIB journey to the broader community, ensuring our commitment to inclusive excellence is visible and transparent. Candidate Profile: - Graduate degree, or equivalent, in Education, Social Sciences, Equity Studies, or a related field is required or 5 years of related work experience in an educational environment - Ongoing professional learning in areas such as inclusive curriculum design and pedagogical frameworks, anti-racism, reconciliation, and inclusive education is strongly preferred - 5 years experience developing, coordinating, or implementing community, inclusion, and belonging (CIB) initiatives within an educational or organizational setting - Proven ability to design and facilitate CIB learning and development initiatives, including workshops, discussions, or professional learning on topics related to CIB and social justice - Experience in cross-functional collaboration, and strong project management skills with planning events, creating inclusive resources, and supporting strategic or data-informed decision-making processes - Demonstrated ability to apply anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and reconciliation-informed frameworks to programs and policies - Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive topics or confidential information, and capacity to work with empathy and cultural humanity - Strong problem-solving and adaptive thinking skills, with a proactive approach to emerging CIB opportunities. - Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to inspire, engage, and mobilize others toward shared inclusion goals. - Familiarity with anti-racism or equity-focused office support is an asset. - Past experience supporting identity and culture-based affinity programs in work or school settings is an asset. 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: $73,733.40 - $92,139.84 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. Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (eg: resume, cover letter). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning July 21, 2026 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled. Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process. Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to: Branksome Hall - Human Resources 10 Elm Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 1N4 We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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