French Teacher

Join us at University of Toronto Schools (UTS), where we ignite the brightest minds and help our students shape a better world. Established in 1910 by the University of Toronto, UTS continues to pursue excellence in teaching and learning through our affiliation with Canada’s top-ranked university. Nestled within the U of T campus, UTS is an inclusive, all-gender student population of just under 700 students in grades 7 through 12. As Canada’s only independent school with a selection process based on a carefully considered identification of merit and potential contribution to school life, UTS graduates can be found in leading university programmes worldwide and in careers that make a difference in an incredible array of impactful fields.

Unwavering Values

We unapologetically strive for excellence. As teachers, learners and as human beings.

We value diversity and we believe the most innovative thinking comes from people learning to exchange ideas with respect.

Without mental, emotional, physical and social well-being, we can’t fulfill any of our loftier objectives.

Integrity is at the core of our curriculum, school culture, student experience and professional standards.

The UTS Difference

We are more than just a school - we are a community of exceptional learners from diverse backgrounds, brought together by a genuine passion for education and a drive to make a difference. Our unique approach to education, coupled with a robust bursary program, ensures that every student can attend UTS and thrive in a culture of belonging and academic excellence.

At UTS, you’ll join a community of award-winning educators who go above and beyond to challenge, inspire, and guide their students toward reaching their potential. UTS teachers are not just instructors; they are mentors, collaborators, and champions of paths forged by student interest and drive. We value academic success but also foster global citizens and ethical leaders.

If you are a forward-thinking, collaborative individual eager to make a difference in the lives of some of Canada’s brightest minds, UTS invites you to embark on a journey that will be demanding, fast-paced, fun - and rewarding with us

L'opportunité

Envie de faire partie de l'aventure à UTS?

Do your students jump aboard to broaden their minds and horizons through French-language learning with you?

Can you teach the subjunctive les yeux fermés? Make conjunctions un jeu d’enfant?

Do you have a knack for developing proficient polyglots?

Does your enthusiasm and love for la belle langue translate into students motivated to explore the many doors French language opens?

Si oui, rejoignez-nous

We are looking for a dynamic educator with French language teaching credentials who thrives on the challenge of teaching bright, highly motivated students. This is a Full-Time Long Term Occasional position comprised of 60% LTO teaching sections and 40% Associate Teacher duties. The contract term for this position will run from September 2024 (effective immediately) and end on June 30, 2025.

You need to be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers and the ideal candidate serait une perle rare with at least two (2) years of teaching experience with Intermediate/Senior qualification in French. We hope to find Honours Specialist Qualifications or the equivalent graduate, or post-graduate qualifications in French. Interest and participation in the school’s co-curricular program is encouraged.

Some of the key responsibilities of your role are to:

Interact meaningfully and successfully with students, colleagues, and parents;

Prepare and implement course objectives, lesson plans, outlines, and assessment pieces for the course of study following Ministry and school guidelines;

Employ best practices for teaching students at the high school level, including inquiry and problem-based learning, scaffolding to add supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of the French language; frequent review and feedback, and differentiated instruction;

Establish a positive and aspiring classroom environment that best enables a diverse group of students to flourish, and recognizes the differing needs of students based on their linguistic, historical, cultural, and socio-economic experiences;

Communicate regularly on student progress with members of the languages department, administrators, and parents;

Use technology in the classroom and deliver remote learning to enhance learning and support student organization and planning;

Collaboratively create engaging assessments to evaluate students’ progress, and provide meaningful feedback to students in their journey toward continuous growth;

Keep up to date with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and strategies and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities;

Participate in department meetings, as well as staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, assemblies, and various professional development opportunities.

Be an effective link between the school and parents on both academic and non-academic matters.

Write advising comments on reports and communicate formally and informally with parents of advisees in person, by email, and via telephone;

Engage in the school’s co-curricular program, including athletics (coaching expertise in basketball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, baseball), the arts, clubs and publications;

Actively participate in the life of the school including, but not limited to graduation, school dances and other extracurricular community events as required.

We offer:

Equity, diversity and inclusion underpin the UTS experience. Our school honours and celebrates the rich tapestry of diverse people and perspectives that make up our community. We do not sit on our laurels but take the initiative to advance ongoing improvement on every front. New ideas always have a voice, and are realized through creativity, collaboration and community. UTS is in the midst of implementing an integrated anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion strategy, setting a framework that aims to remove barriers that impede access to students from historically under-represented communities, and eliminate biases that undermine belonging and inclusion. This framework is already in progress, paving the way for positive change across all aspects of the school experience, from access and admissions to curricular and co-curricular programs, student life, student support, and the integration of new families into our community, as well as staffing and professional development.

Our Compensation:

UTS offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes;

Base salary that is on the grid with an additional generous service supplement;

Health and dental benefits;

Participation in OTPP;

Employee assistance program.

Other benefits of working at UTS include:

Generous holidays;

Working in a newly built excellent facility on U of T campus, with access to many of U of T amenities;

Being part of a committed and collegial team of professionals;

Easy access to the TTC;

The opportunity to join an amazing team;

Excellent professional development opportunities;

Great colleagues who do fun things together;

A welcoming and vibrant school community.

Application Details:

If you feel that this position is made for you, please submit an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant qualifications and experience and a cover letter through the UTS Career Centre portal. This posting will stay open until the position is filled. We are looking to fill the position right away. The application deadline is September 14, 2024.

University of Toronto Schools is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please. If selected for an interview please inform us if you require any accommodations.

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