Casual Foundation Studies Teacher

Kaplan; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking casual teachers in Foundation Studies for STEM, Business, and IT to design and deliver curriculum, assess student progress, and mentor students. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and experience teaching international students. This role is vital in preparing students for academic success. Applications close on January 11th, 2026, but may close earlier if enough applications are received.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications and experience in teaching international students at Foundation or Diploma level.
• Experience working with international students is essential.
• Demonstrated background in professional development endeavours is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course teaching materials individually or collaboratively.
• Deliver lessons in a professional manner.
• Conduct weekly consultations for students outside of scheduled teaching hours.
• Mark assessments within the allocated timeframe and record results.
• Provide marking feedback to the Director, Learning and Teaching.
• Ensure class attendance is taken and recorded.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Role

Kaplan Higher Education - Murdoch College is seeking casual teachers in Foundation Studies in the areas of STEM, Business and IT. The roles involve designing and delivering curriculum, assessing student progress, providing guidance, mentoring and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. These positions are integral to preparing students with the necessary academic, critical thinking and language skills to thrive in an undergraduate curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course teaching materials individually, or in collaboration with other teaching team members
• Deliver lessons in a professional manner
• Deliver 1 hour of consultation (per unit per week) for students outside of scheduled teaching hours
• Mark assessments within the allocated timeframe, record results in the LMS, and participate in college moderation processes as required
• Provide marking feedback to the Director, Learning and Teaching
• Ensure class attendance is taken and recorded

Requirements

• Degree in relevant discipline (essential)
• Qualifications and experience in teaching international students at Foundation or Diploma level (essential)
• Experience in working with international students (essential)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated background in professional development endeavours (desirable)
• Valid Working with Children Check (will be required to obtain WWCC)

Kaplan International and Murdoch University

Kaplan International (Australia and New Zealand), offers you the opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading providers of lifelong education. We have a range of professionals and academics in our offices and campuses across the two countries.

Murdoch College offers various pathways into Murdoch University undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our courses have been designed to improve students’ English language and academic skills and prepare them for a seamless transition to Murdoch University.

Kaplan Australia has been recognized as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. We pride ourselves on being a kind and inclusive organization that is reflective of our diverse student group across Kaplan Business School, Kaplan Professional and our Pathways Colleges, and truly value the richness and experience of our diverse team. We will use this momentum to continue to enhance our equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Applications close on 11th of January 2026. Please note that we may close the role earlier if we have sufficient applications. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible. Casual recruitment is managed directly by the managers. We strive to respond as promptly as possible, but please be patient, as the process may take longer than usual. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Please note that we will handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy .

Background-Check Notice & Declaration

Kaplan and many of its major clients operate in highly regulated environments. This requires us to be proactive and diligent in relation to personnel background checks and to undertake thorough vetting of candidates for roles of this nature. To enable Kaplan to assess a candidate’s suitability for this role, each candidate will be required to answer pre-screening questions, and, if you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undertake the relevant background checks (unless Kaplan determines otherwise). These checks may include one or more of the following : verification of identity, working rights, criminal history, qualifications, and working with children clearance. If you are shortlisted, Kaplan will advise you which checks are required for this role and explain how you will undertake the checks. Kaplan is committed to handling your personal information appropriately. Please see the Privacy Policy at for information about how Kaplan may handle your personal information in connection with this application process.