Elementary Permanent

**Job Title**: Contract Elementary Teacher **Job Type**: Permanent (6.03) **Location**: Dr. Emily Stowe Public School, Courtice **Start Date**:Immediately **Posting Closing Date**:December 1, 2025 ; 2:00PM EST/EDT - This position is part of a unionized environment **Who We Are** The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario. KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward. The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history. All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools’ priority of student achievement and the Board’s mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation. **We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.** **Qualifications Required**: - **French as a Second Language** - In Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers or; Good Standing with Terms, Conditions or Limitations (Transitional Certificate). - A police record check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment. **This regular position is posted and filled in accordance with the Elementary Teachers' Collective Agreement.** **How to Apply**: **Our Commitment**: - 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; - Persons who identify as women; and - Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at (see "Careers" section). **Jaine Klassen Jeninga** Chairperson of the Board ** Rita Russo** Director of Education ** Mark Loya** Superintendent of Human Resource Services, People & Culture