French Teacher (Maple)

Our employer is a Jewish day school. They are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic French Teacher to join their dynamic educational team for the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidates will be responsible for designing engaging, immersive French language lesson plans for Grades 6 to 8, aligned with the Ontario Curriculum. This role requires a passion for the French language and culture, and for working with adolescents in a safe and inclusive learning environment that focuses on a holistic approach to education.

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Student Assessment and Support

• Assess and monitor student progress in French language acquisition across all strands of the Ontario Curriculum
• Provide individualized support and feedback to help each child reach their full potential
• Collaborate with support staff to address the diverse needs of students
• Write student progress reports

Classroom Management

• Create a positive, safe classroom environment that promotes respect and cooperation
• Implement effective and developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies to maintain a productive learning atmosphere
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies
• Communication and Collaboration
• Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, fellow teachers and administration
• Participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences and school meetings
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience
• Participate in the school's Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to make hiring decisions.

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Implement a comprehensive French language program that aligns with the Ontario Curriculum
• Integrate oral communication, reading, writing, and French cultural awareness into daily activities and lessons
• Use communicative and inquiry-based language learning strategies to encourage curiosity and exploration among students

Instruction

• Facilitate engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences for Grade 6 to 8 students
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
• Foster a love for the French language and culture through creative and interactive activities suited to adolescent learners

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Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Education
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification (OCT) with qualifications in French as a Second Language (FSL) and Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior Division
• Knowledge of Ontario Growing Success Policies
• Experience in the intentional integration of technology into the learning environment
• Native or near-native French proficiency; ability to deliver instruction entirely in French
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for communicative language teaching and immersive, experiential approaches to language learning
• Energetic and passionate about fostering a love for language learning in adolescents