French Studies Teacher

Jewish Federation of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 54,843 - 106,462; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical

Vision

Dental

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Leave early for Shabbat

Kosher food option available

Job summary

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is seeking an Educational Assistant for the Kindergarten team for the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes French immersion, lesson planning, collaboration, and technology-enabled instruction.

Responsibilities include planning, differentiating, and delivering lessons, supporting student development, and engaging in professional growth opportunities within a mission-driven environment. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French (oral and written) in immersive classroom setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree and Bachelor of Education (or equivalent).
• Preferred: Master of Education; OCQ qualification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons based on the curriculum.
• Differentiate lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to achieve instructional goals.
• Support student behaviour in alignment with the school philosophy.

Skills

French fluency

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Ontario College of Teachers qualification (OCQ)

Master of Education (asset)

Job description

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a caring, energetic, and collaborative Educational Assistant to join our Kindergarten team for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidates we move forward with will:

• Be fluent in French (oral and written communication) and be committed to providing an immersive classroom setting;
• Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum;
• Utilize best instructional practices, methods, materials and technology;
• Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods;
• Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation for individual student needs and implement the recommendations from assessments featured in Individual Education Plans;
• Be a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school;
• Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities and be committed to professional growth;
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students;
• Connect with and engage in student life;
• Support student behaviour in alignment with the school philosophy.

Position: Full-time
Salary Range: $54,843 – $106,462 annually; Commensurate with Education and Experience
Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, medical, vision, dental, long-term disability, group life insurance, leave early for Shabbat, kosher food option available
Preferred Experience: 3+ Years’ Experience
Required Degree/Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree and Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)
Preferred Degree/Credentials: Bachelor of Education with a concentration in French as a Second Language; Master of Education, an asset; Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification, an asset.