German Teacher

We are seeking a qualified German teacher to join our team at the Waterloo Region District School Board. As a German teacher, you will be responsible for delivering the secondary school international language curriculum in a virtual classroom setting.

• Develop and implement course materials and curriculum content in accordance with the Ministry of Education Curriculum document for International Languages gr. 9-12.
• Ensure proper planning and follow-up for the academic progress of all students.
• Identify students' individual learning needs and use a variety of instructional strategies to meet those needs.
• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students and parents.
• Create annual reports of students' performance and challenges, with recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure a safe academic environment conducive to learning in class and online.
• Promote positive attitudes towards, and encourage enthusiasm for language learning.
• Participate in staff meetings and instructor training workshops.
• Utilize the Virtual Learning Environment D2L in online teaching.
• Engage students in communicative, real-life, task-based language activities that emphasize the 3 strands of oral, reading, and writing.

• Hold a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification.
• Intermediate & Senior teaching qualifications in the credit language.
• Demonstrable evidence of instructing in the credit language.
• A certification in language instruction from an accredited College or University would be an asset.

Please submit your application package, including a cover letter, resume, copy of 2024 Certificate of Qualification, copy of recent teacher evaluation reports and/or copy of practice teaching reports, and the names of three (3) references, at least one of which must be a current principal/supervisor, if applicable. All application packages must be received by October 7, 2024 at NOON addressed to: Laurie Pett, Human Resources Officer via email at coned_resumes@wrdsb.ca. Please include Posting #3841305 - German in the title of the email.

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.