French Teacher - Middle & Senior School

St. John's-Ravenscourt School; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Winnipeg is seeking a full-time French Teacher to join their team from September 2026. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative environment, fostering student engagement in the French Language curriculum and promoting academic excellence. Applicants must hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one. The role involves lesson planning, assessment, and effective communication with parents, ensuring a positive learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to foster a positive learning environment.
• Experience in lesson planning and delivery.
• Commitment to student engagement in the French curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Align practices across teaching divisions.
• Assess students' oral and written French language development.
• Communicate promptly and effectively with parents.
• Communicate with parents and advisors promptly and effectively.

Skills

Experience preparing students for DELF

Collaboration with language teachers

Effective communication with parents

Parent communication

Education

Valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate or eligibility

Tools

Blended learning technology

Job description

French Teacher - Middle & Senior School

St. John's-Ravenscourt School (SJR) is an independent co‑educational kindergarten to grade 12 university‑preparatory school that prepares students for university and the challenges of the world beyond. We provide a respectful learning community that inspires academic excellence, creative expression, active healthy living, and social responsibility to develop compassionate and confident individuals.

Strive to Excel ~ Serve with Humility ~ Lead with Integrity.

Job Overview

Full‑time (1.0 EFT) teaching position commencing September 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work within a team of language teachers to foster a positive learning environment and robust academic program. They will lead in aligning practices across divisions, holistically engage students in the French Language curriculum, assess oral and written development with integrity and authenticity, and inspire a passion for learning. The teacher will carry out planning, lesson delivery, assessment and student support, and communicate with parents and advisors promptly and effectively. Experience preparing students for the Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française (DELF) is an asset.

Professional Context

Located in a dynamic campus environment, students and staff collaborate to create an engaging, inclusive community culture. Faculty contribute to curricular and co‑curricular programming and support both academics and school life opportunities. SJR is technology‑enabled, and each teacher promotes student access to education through a blended learning environment. The candidate must hold a valid Manitoba Teaching Certificate or be eligible to obtain one.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter, résumé, a recent teaching evaluation, and the names of three professional references by Friday, January 16, 2026 to:

Attn: Human Resources
400 South Drive
Winnipeg, MB R3T 3K5

Legal and Compliance

By submitting an application, applicants consent to the school conducting inquiries into suitability for employment by contacting references provided and/or former employers, verifying academic records and any publicly available information, including social media. The consent is limited from the time of application to the completion of hiring for the 2026‑2027 school year and is not shared outside the school without prior authorization or legal requirement.

In accordance with its employment equity policy, SJR encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all who apply; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SJR is committed to promoting the welfare of its students. All qualified applicants will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to commencement of employment.