Italian Language Instructor

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Barrie; Remote; CAD 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board invites an Italian Language Instructor to deliver the International & Indigenous Languages program online. Sessions run Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, Sep 26, 2026 to May 15, 2027, totaling 2.5 hours per session and requiring strong planning, safety, and student engagement in a virtual setting.

The role demands experience with children in learning environments, adherence to curriculum, and participation in program meetings.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning environment.
• Proven ability to work in both a cooperative and independent environment.
• Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all students, staff and members of the public.
• Be responsible for following the curriculum as well as making lesson plans, planning activities for children.
• Attending all necessary virtual meetings as they relate to the program
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated proficiency with computers. (Training in D2L delivery and technology provided)
• First Aid Certification would be an asset.
• If travel within the Board’s jurisdiction is required, candidates must have access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Italian language program virtually under supervision.
• Follow the curriculum and develop lesson plans and activities for children.
• Attend virtual meetings related to the program and maintain a positive learning environment.

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency

Experience working with children

Independent and cooperative work

Positive learning environment

Curriculum adherence and lesson planning

Virtual meetings attendance

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Time management and organization

Basic computer proficiency (D2L training provided)

First Aid would be an asset

Transportation access if travel required

Tools

D2L delivery

Job description

Italian Language Instructor

Open To

Open Competition

Job Location

On-line delivery

Position Type / Hours

Temporary, 2.5 hours Saturday Mornings, September 26, 2026 to May 15, 2027, 9:00 am to 11:30 am, excluding holiday weekends

Annual Compensation

$31.53 + 4% per hour

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Continuing Education School, the International & Indigenous Languages Instructor is responsible for the delivery of the Board’s International & Indigenous Languages program in the one of the following languages, Italian.

Skills and Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning environment.
• Proven ability to work in both a cooperative and independent environment.
• Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment for all students, staff and members of the public.
• Be responsible for following the curriculum as well as making lesson plans, planning activities for children.
• Attending all necessary virtual meetings as they relate to the program
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated proficiency with computers. (Training in D2L delivery and technology provided)
• First Aid Certification would be an asset.
• If travel within the Board’s jurisdiction is required, candidates must have access to transportation.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation,

to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of

Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools,

our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with

varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER