French Immersion Teacher

St. Clement's School; Aurora; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate French Immersion Teacher to inspire young minds through immersive language education. This role involves delivering a curriculum that emphasizes French language skills in a supportive Catholic environment. The successful candidate will engage students in grades 1 through 8, fostering a love for the language while ensuring high standards of teaching. If you are dedicated to creating an inclusive and dynamic learning atmosphere and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in French, with qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Experience in teaching Primary, Junior, or Intermediate divisions.

Responsibilities

• Teach French Immersion to students in various grades with a focus on language skills.
• Create an engaging learning environment within a Catholic context.

Skills

French language proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

FSL – Part 1

Primary Division Qualifications

Junior Division Qualifications

Intermediate Division Qualifications

Job description

French Immersion Teacher

French Immersion Teachers will be teaching the French Immersion program with the following grades and locations in the 2019-2020 school year:

• Grade 1 - 5 at St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Marguerite D’Youville
• Grades 1 - 6 at St. Francis Xavier, St. Joseph the Worker and St John XXIII
• Grades 1 - 7 at Our Lady of Fatima
• Grades 1 - 8 at St. Edward, Christ the King, St John Bosco, Blessed Trinity, St Joseph, Aurora, St Elizabeth Seton, St Anthony, St Mark and St Brendan

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Provide students with access to an intensive French language learning environment delivered within a Catholic context
• Deliver the Grades 1 - 3 program with approximately 85% of instructional time in French
• Deliver the Grades 4 - 8 program with approximately 50% of instructional time in French

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• FSL – Part 1 and/or other French qualifications as recorded on Ontario College of Teachers Certificate
• High degree of oral and written proficiency in the French language
• Primary and/or Junior and/or Intermediate Division Qualifications

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience teaching in the Primary and/or Junior and/or Intermediate Division
• Trained in the Accelerated Integrated Method (AIM/Gestures)
• FSL – Part 2 or Specialist
• Knowledge of Balanced Literacy and Numeracy practices in the Primary and/or Junior and/or Intermediate Division
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (criminal record check) prior to the commencement of any employment duties.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA), please advise us prior to the posting closing date if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

The York Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an environment of diversity and accessibility.