Assistant Teacher (Level 3) - Markham West - PT

Spirit-of-Math-Schools-Inc; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit of Math Schools Inc. seeks a Level 3 Assistant Teacher to actively support classroom instruction and may substitute as needed. This role follows a developmental pathway toward becoming a Primary Teacher with exposure to classroom performance-based progression.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, completion of mandatory background screening, and the FTM1 and FTM2 certifications, with a commitment to regular weekly shifts and professional communication in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and employee status.
• Mandatory background screening (vulnerability check).
• Completion and passing of FTM1 and FTM2 required.

Responsibilities

• Support lesson delivery alongside Primary Teacher.
• Lead pre-assigned classroom activities and group work.
• Provide targeted support to new and struggling students.
• Assist with homework sessions when assigned.
• Maintain classroom flow while the Primary Teacher attends to individuals.

Skills

Professional communication

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

FTM1 completion

FTM2 completion

Job description

Job profile

The Level 3 Assistant Teacher is an adult instructional support role that supports classroom instruction more actively than an Assistant Teacher and is qualified to independently teach (as a substitute teacher if the need arises) as they are certified through FTM 2.

This role is designed as a developmental pathway to becoming a Primary Teacher with classroom exposure and performance-based progression.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18+, with a Bachelor's Degree, and hired as an employee.

• Successful completion of mandatory background screening (vulnerability check)

• Completion and passing of FTM1.

• Completion and passing of FTM 2.

• Ability to commit to regular weekly shifts

• Professional communication and classroom conduct required

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Support

• Support lesson delivery alongside the Primary Teacher.

• Lead pre-assigned classroom activities such as groupwork, drills, or core topics.

• Provide targeted support to new and struggling students.

• Assist with homework sessions when assigned.

• Maintain classroom flow while the Primary Teacher attends to individual needs or parents.

• Support assessment and new students and work with them independently as required.

• Independently teach or substitute teach in the absence of the primary teacher.

Classroom & Operational Support

• Arrive 15 minutes before class starts.

• Assist with classroom setup and standards upkeep.

• Support transitions, engagement, and student behavior expectations.

• Assist with attendance tracking and follow-up as directed.

Academic & Assessment Support

• Assist with marking and preparation as assigned.

• Provide observational feedback on student progress to the Primary Teacher.

• Assist with updating Brightspace records as required.