Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

2 weeks ago

Burlington, Canada Fern Hill School Full time

**About Fern Hill School**:
Fern Hill School’s mission is to encourage children to be the best students and the best people they can be. We hire **OCT-certified teachers** who are committed to inspiring a love of learning through curriculum that challenges the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of each student.

**The Position**:
We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic **Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher** for a Long-Term Occasional (LTO) position covering **Grades 3-5**. The assignment will run from **September 1 to December 31, 2025** with the potential for an extension.

We are looking for a caring, dynamic educator who builds strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy learning environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design and implement a variety of engaging teaching and learning strategies to support student success across diverse learning profiles.
- Use both formal and informal assessment tools to monitor, evaluate, and report on student progress.
- Demonstrate effective and positive **classroom management**, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
- Provide necessary **modifications and accommodations** for English Language Learners (ELLs), students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and gifted learners.
- Maintain **professional communication** with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to a supportive and collaborative school culture.
- Exhibit a high level of **organization and time management**, meeting deadlines and managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Follow the policies, expectations, and instructional practices outlined in the **Fern Hill School Teacher Handbook**.
- Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to participating in all aspects of **faculty and school life**.
- Engage actively in **professional growth**, showing a willingness to reflect on and evolve instructional practice through school-based and external professional development.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- An Ontario College of Teachers Certificate (in Good Standing).
- Strong knowledge of language arts curriculum standards and effective teaching strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage students effectively.
- Experience in classroom management and fostering a positive learning environment is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom for enhanced learning experiences.
- A passion for teaching and a commitment to student success.

We invite interested applicants to send a cover letter and resumé; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $60,000.00-$114,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-27
Expected start date: 2025-09-01

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