Academic Officer (12-Month Contract)

TVO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A social impact organization in Toronto is seeking an Academic Officer on a 12-month contract. The role involves providing academic support for online learners in English, Social Science, and History. The successful candidate must be an Ontario Certified Teacher with experience in the Ontario curriculum. This position offers an engaging work environment committed to diversity and learning.

Benefits

Public Service Pension Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Must have Intermediate / Senior qualifications in relevant subjects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario curriculum and teaching policies.
• Experience in providing accommodations based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic queries and course content clarifications.
• Evaluate student submissions in the teacher’s area of specialization.
• Liaise with Academic Manager and Guidance Counsellors for student support.

Skills

Knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)

Qualifications in Intermediate / Senior English, Social Science, or History

Tools

Learning Management Systems (Brightspace)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Position Title : Academic Officer (12-Month Contract)

Salary range : $52,000 - $65,000

Division : Digital Learning

Reports To : Manager, Academic Services

Location : Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (On-site)

TVO Media Education Group () is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.

Who We Are

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

The Opportunity

This is a truly exciting time to be at TVO!

Are you an Ontario Certified Teacher who is driven to provide the best online learning student experience? Are you a collaborative professional who enjoys working cross-functionally throughout the organization to support student success? If so, we encourage you to apply today!

TVO ILC is looking to grow our team of passionate and highly knowledgeable Academic Officers. The successful candidates will provide academic support to student inquiries pertaining to online course content and course completion with subject matter expertise.

TVO ILC is in search of an Academic Officer specializing in Intermediate / Senior English, Social Science and / or History.

How you will make an impact

• Assist students with academic queries and course content clarifications in a timely manner
• Liaise effectively with Academic Manager and Guidance Counsellors to optimize student support and success
• Provide support to the Administrative Unit on any issues related to the academic content of ILC courses and course selection
• Assess and evaluate ILC course student submission in the teacher’s area of specialization, following Growing Success guidelines
• Stay current on Ministry of Education updates and initiatives
• Adhere to the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession
• Liaise with ILC Teacher Markers in specific subject areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring to TVO

• Must be an OCT certified teacher and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers with Intermediate / Senior qualifications in English, Social Sciences and / or History.
• French, Business and / or Accounting qualifications are an asset.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policies and guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to teaching.
• Comfortable working with technology including Learning Management Systems (Brightspace), Student Records Systems and using various software applications, MS Teams, Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Solutions driven individual with excellent judgement and problem-solving abilities
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated sensitivity towards a diverse group of learners
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment
• Must have knowledge of all relevant Ministry of Education policies and documents, relevant to secondary school panel, with solid understanding of course selection, course sequencing pursuant to student educational pathways and educational options relating to distance learning
• Experience developing, and providing accommodations based on the needs of all students; including knowledge of special education, documentation, and legislation (AODA)
• Highly developed English communication skills – oral and written
• French communication skills – oral and written are an asset
• Demonstrates TVO's values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust and Respect

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment, TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each other’s through peer-to-peer learning, workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you’re a recent graduate or further along in your career, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

Find and follow us on : LinkedIn (@tvontario), and X (@TVO).

We invite you to submit your application by September 26, 2025 at 5 pm. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https : / / tvo.me / work-with-us / .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to [e-mail].