Occasional French Teacher (in partnership with the Queens University FSL Teaching Program)

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic DSB; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school board in Ontario is seeking an Occasional French Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role will involve teaching French to students while managing classroom dynamics and behavior. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant undergraduate degree and meet specific language proficiency standards set by Queen's University. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative educational environment dedicated to student success.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet language requirements established by Queens University.
• Experience in a classroom with children is preferred.
• Familiarity with classroom behavior management strategies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach French as a Second Language in an elementary classroom setting.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Support students in their language acquisition and personal development.

Skills

Experience With Students

Classroom Management

Behavior Management

Personal Injury Law

Writing Skills

Education

Minimum 3-year General degree

4-year Honours undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 2025-2026 : E05

Occasional French Teacher (in partnership with the Position : Queens University FSL Teaching Program) (Internal / External)

Date : September 5 2025

At PVNC Catholic more than 2300 dedicated staff work together to develop the intellectual spiritual mental physical and emotional well-being of more than 14700 students in 30 elementary and 6 secondary schools.

As an employee of the Board you join a community dedicated to excellence in Catholic Education. We offer inclusive working and learning spaces in communities where you can live work and thrive. Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Cobourg Grafton Campbellford Peterborough and Lindsay are just some of the vibrant diverse communities we serve.

Being Creative Being Well Being Community - these are the three priorities that form the core of everything we do at PVNC Catholic. We invite you to bring your creativity your spark and your passion for education to our school communities. We also value the voice of all our employees and believe that everyone plays an important and unique role in contributing to diversity of thought and experience in our Board.

Program Details

The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board invites applications from employees and external candidates for consideration for an Occasional French Teaching position in partnership with Queens University who is facilitating a French as a Second Language Teaching Program.

The Primary Junior French as a Second Language Multi-Session (FSLM) Program hosted through Queens University in Kingston is 6 successive terms of 24 months with a start in May. The program is delivered in a blended format of on and off-campus sessions and runs Summer Fall / Winter Summer Fall / Winter.

More information regarding this program and the commitments required can be found on Queens website. Applicants are required to have an acceptable undergraduate degree (minimum 3-year General degree). Preference is given to applicants with a 4-year Honours undergraduate degree. Individuals must also meet at least one of the following language requirements established by Queens University to be eligible for admittance to the program and for the position at PVNCCDSB:

• 5.0 full-year undergraduate courses in French or completion of a degree in the French language
• A French Bilingual / Immersion / Extended Certificate and original transcript from an anglophone secondary school or an original transcript if you have graduated from a francophone secondary school
• Diplome approfondi de langue francaise (DALF) You will need to achieve an overall classification of C1 (Advanced 1). Test results are valid for life
• Diplome d’etudes en langue francaise (DELF) You will need to achieve an overall classification of B1 (Intermediate 1). Test results are valid for life
• Test de connaissance du francais (TCF) You will need to obtain a score of C1 (Advanced 1 in all four modalities : reading listening writing and speaking). Test results are valid for two years
• Test dvaluation de francais (TEF) You will need to obtain a score of C1 (Advanced 1 in all four modalities : reading listening writing and speaking). Test results are valid for two years.

Applicants to this posting will be subject to the recruitment process and any offers made will be conditional upon successful admission to the Primary Junior French as a Second Language Multi-Session (FSLM) Program facilitated by Queens University.

Successful candidates will be provided a Long Term Occasional Assignment in a French position in one PVNCCDSBs elementary schools for the 26 / 27 school year.

Application and Selection

Qualified applicants are invited to apply on-line directly to this posting via PVNCCDSB website no later than 3:00 pm September 26 2025.

Should you have any questions about the posting process please contact :

Jennifer Brown
Human Resources Officer

Accessibility and Diversity

PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to our website. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please contact our Recruitment Officer at ext. 1212 or email.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act the personal provided is collected in the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Key Skills

Experience With Students, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Classroom Experience, Preschool Experience, Library Services, Personal Injury Law, Teaching, Tutoring, Experience with Children, Mentoring, Writing Skills

Employment Details

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1