Job description
French Teacher
68 Daisy Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8W 1S1
contract . April 23, 2025
Description
Campus: Daisy Campus - 68 Daisy Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8W 1S1
Start date: May 6 - June 5, 2025, Sept 4 - June 4, 2026
Hours of work per week: 10 hours (8:00 am-1:00 pm, Tuesdays Thursdays). Hours extended until 2 pm for 12 hours weekly starting September 2025.
Contract length: 11 months, with the option of contract renewal
Position type: Contractor
Number of positions: 1
About Vincent Massey Academy
At VMA, we believe in empowering young minds to shape tomorrow’s world. Our unique learning environment is fostered and nurtured by our teachers who nurture the courageous young minds our world seeks. Our teachers view their students as strong, capable, resilient, and rich with wonder and knowledge. With our teacher's ability to know each student in their room, they can build rich, meaningful learning that places the interests and individual needs at the heart of the classroom's learning.
VMA offers a Private School for Kindergarten-Grade 6 students. At VMA, small classroom sizes and consistent groups are prioritized across all programs to create an intimate, engaging, and supportive environment where children can thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a French Teacher on a fixed-term contract to finish the remainder of the 2024-25 school year and the 2025-26 school year. This is an 11-month contract with a possible contract extension.
The French Teacher will teach in our classrooms 2 days per week, each Tuesday and Thursday of the school year. The classrooms for the school year range from Kindergarten to Grade 5, with a maximum of 13 students in a Kindergarten classroom and 15 students in a Primary class. 30 minutes of prep time are provided for every hour of instructional time, for a total of 10 hours weekly, which will be extended to 12 hours for the next school year.
What You'll Do
• Conduct each lesson in a detailed and structured manner, with individual student growth and understanding as the main goal
• Work with VMA's Curriculum Director to create lesson plans, learning objectives, and goals for the French language program
• Approach each instructional day with a student growth mindset
• Differentiate instruction and assessment practices to meet the needs of individual students
• Participate in ongoing assessment and reporting
• Support the social-emotional development of students
• Work cooperatively with all faculty to support school improvement, program development, and professional goal-setting
• Contribute meaningfully to the positive school culture at VMA
• Ensure that all actions and communications positively represent VMA and its mission, vision, and values
• Be committed to diversity and inclusion
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited institution
• Proficiency in the French language, oral and written
• Registration with the Ontario College of Teachers with Good Standing and Primary/Junior teaching qualifications is considered a strong asset
• French as a Second Language AQ or Specialist is considered a strong asset
• 1-2 years of experience teaching French to students at the Primary-Junior level
• Familiarity with the French AIM Language Learning program is considered a strong asset
• Strong classroom behaviour management skills and teaching techniques specific to French instruction
• Proficient interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all students, families, and faculty members
• Demonstrated professional behaviour, including discretion, judgment, and integrity
• Proficient with relevant software and technology applications (SeeSaw, SMART Board, Google application, and Microsoft Suite)
• Belief in VMA's mission, vision, and values
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR C with AED certification
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check
• Fully immunized with a Health Canada-recognized COVID-19 vaccine
How to Apply
Candidates should apply directly on our careers page with their resume and cover letter. Applications must be submitted in English to be considered.
VMA is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. In keeping with our commitment to provide services in a manner that is accessible to all, reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants upon request.
While we thank all applicants for their time in applying, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
Compensation
$40.00 - $45.00 per hour
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