JS French Teacher - 2024-2025

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school in Oakville is seeking a passionate Junior School French Teacher for a full-time temporary position. This role involves creating innovative, inquiry-based learning experiences for young learners, ensuring that each student's unique needs are met. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to empowering girls through education. With a commitment to fostering a nurturing community, this opportunity offers a meaningful way to impact students' lives positively. If you are an enthusiastic educator ready to inspire and engage, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental care

Life insurance and Long Term Disability insurance

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Mental health & wellbeing resources

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan / RRSP program

Healthy lunch program

On-site fitness facilities

On-site parking

Time off during Winter Break and March Break

Summer hours and extra long weekends

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience teaching French to primary/junior students.
• Experience developing and implementing inquiry-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver creative inquiry-based French programming.
• Collaborate with Junior School team and Modern Languages Department.

Skills

French Language Proficiency

Inquiry-Based Learning

Creative Programming

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

Ontario Teacher Certification

Tools

Mac

Google Workspace

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Junior School French Teacher

Full-time position - 100% FTE Temporary Position: May 12, 2025 to June 13, 2025

Who We Are

Located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Olde Oakville, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is a premier independent school for girls from JK through to Grade 12. Our mission is to engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.

Junior School French Teacher

Full-time position - 100% FTE Temporary Position: May 12, 2025 to June 13, 2025

Who We Are

Located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Olde Oakville, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is a premier independent school for girls from JK through to Grade 12. Our mission is to engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.

An Opportunity to Join SMLS

Role Overview

To support our vision of empowered young women challenging and transforming the world, we are currently seeking a Junior School French Teacher for JK to JS5. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Junior School team and the Modern Languages Department and will be responsible for the development and delivery of creative and innovative inquiry based programming, while meeting the individual needs of all students in the classroom.

Position Details Department: Junior School

Reports to: Principal, Junior School

Liaises with: Principal, Junior School, Vice-Principal, Junior School, Junior School Teachers Education: Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teacher Certification

Experience: 3+ years experience teaching French to primary/junior students

Experience developing/implementing Project/Inquiry Based Learning

Committed to embracing the AIM program

Additional Qualifications (asset)

Experience in a non-profit setting (asset)

Experience in an Independent School (asset)

Working Conditions: Office / School Environment, Mac, Google

Who You Are

Your Strengths

Above all else, the successful candidate is a champion for girls' education. You are also:

• An enthusiastic, articulate, and creative individual who communicates with ease and confidence.
• Confident in engaging in innovative and differentiated learning that is student centered.
• A critical thinker who demonstrates initiative, integrity and attention to detail.
• A team player who enjoys being part of a vibrant, collaborative community and contributes positively to all areas of the school.
• Able to recognize and support different learners to thrive and prosper.
• An educator who never stops learning and continually seeks best practices in girls' education.
  
  

Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience with developing innovative inquiry-based programming that challenges students with a variety of learning styles, interests and strengths.
• Exemplary communication and collaboration skills with the proven ability to develop
  
  

relationships and a caring rapport with students and their families, and with colleagues.

Why Join SMLS?

Our work is meaningful and important. As a school, we support each student's interests, talents, learning needs and strengths. Through our world-class facility, Signature Programs, expertise in girls' education, and dedication to personalization, our students become lifelong learners equipped to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose.

When you join SMLS, you join a fun and supportive community!

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and may be eligible for some of the following benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental care
• Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Mental health & wellbeing resources
• Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan / RRSP program with up to 5% employer match
• A healthy lunch program during the school year
• On-site fitness facilities
• On-site parking
• Time off during Winter Break and March Break
• Summer hours and extra long weekends in line with the school calendar
  
  

OUR VISION

Young women empowered to challenge and transform the world.

OUR MISSION

To engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.

OUR VALUES

Excellence

• Courage
• Integrity
• Belonging
  
  

If you are interested in an opportunity to join our school, please apply online at

We appreciate and thank all applicants for your interest in SMLS, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

SMLS is an equal opportunity employer and we accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment within our community.

Please contact Human Resources with any requirements or questions.

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