French Teacher (Core Subject & Social Studies in French)
St-Laurent Academy is a dynamic and inspiring, JK to Grade 12, Private School located in Ottawa, Ontario.
We are growing significantly, recently purchasing a new school space in the beautiful Rockcliffe/Lindenlea neighbourhood, and are currently accepting applications for full-time: Core/Homeroom Elementary Teachers for 2025 - 2026 School Year.
Positions:

• French FSL (Grades 1 - Grade 6).

Job Types: Full-Time.
Note: candidates must be located/living in Ottawa or it's immediate regions, or in the process of relocating to Ottawa, in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in Ontario.
• B.Ed with a focus on French Language, as well as Ontario Teaching Certification (OCT) in good standing. Note: equivalent certification is accepted, with the confirmation that the candidate is and/or will be applying for OCT standing.
• Classroom experience is essential.
• Following the Ontario Curriculum, with the enrichment components provided at St-Laurent Academy, you are responsible for ensuring our students are engaged, successful and building their skills in French via teaching Social Studies in French.
• Lesson/Unit/Long Range planning, Lesson facilitation & Assessment Of, For & As learning.
• Collaborating with a French Team specialists, as well as communicating and working alongside our Core/Homeroom teachers and Administration.
• Excellent classroom management, organization, and planning skills.
• Excellent oral, written, communication, and presentation skills in French & English
• Computer literacy: proficient and knowledgeable with all Google Suite products (Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets) Microsoft Office (Excel), and Smart-board Technology.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Understands the needs of students and goes beyond the call of duty.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, administration, and parents.
• Flexible, with an ability to manage to change strategies, environments, and needs.
• Core characteristics with regards to kindness, patience, creativity, positive energy and a love for teaching is essential.
  

The following assets are preferred but not required:

• Experience in a private/independent school.
• Experience /Education in Special Education is valued highly.
• Coaching and Leadership experiences (the Arts, Sports, Clubs, etc.) are important.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with additional annual bonus components.
• Benefits include Group Health Insurance (after 180 days of employment).
• Self-Directed RRSP (with employer contribution after 1 year of employment).
• Additional week vacation during March/Spring Break (2 weeks), in addition to regular vacation time, stat holidays and extra days that the school provides to support teacher wellness.
• Maternity Leave Top Up.
• Ability to participate in school trips and adventurous outings.
• Ability to Coach a team and/or run a specific specialized club in addition to the regular schedule, with additional remuneration provided.
• Small class sizes.