French Teacher, Junior School

1 week ago


Toronto, Canada Branksome Hall Full time

Junior School French Teacher

Employment Terms: Full-Time, One-Year Contract

Start Date: August 2024 

 

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics, and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders who give back to their communities. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.

 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a French teacher with Primary Years Programme (PYP) experience to work in our Junior School for the 2024-25 academic year. In a community where social-emotional learning is a priority, the successful candidate will collaborate with a passionate and committed team, working closely with the Head of the Junior School, Assistant Heads of the Junior School and PYP Coordinators.

 

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;

  • Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student’s ability; 

  • Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members;

  • Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB, CEFR and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation; 

  • Develop culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive French educational curriculum for diverse learners;

  • Plan and deliver French units of study and assess  students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6;

  • Develop course outlines, unit plans and lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of PYP, with a focus on inquiry-based learning;

  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IB and school guidelines;

  • Provide feedback to students and communicate information regularly to colleagues and parents regarding student progress, including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings;

  • Stay current with developments in the subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;

  • Participate actively in faculty and division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum.

  • Assume responsibility for and participate in coaching, co-curricular activities and supervision duties. 

 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;

  • Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with Junior/Primary division qualifications in French as a second language;

  • Minimum three teaching experience in the French language preferred;

  • Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset;

  • Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices;

  • Relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice;

  • Proficient with  relevant technology and digital tools

  • Adept at delivering an education program electronically and able to use electronic communication to correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large; 

  • Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values:

  • Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community;

  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills in French and English.

  • Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and be a collaborative team member.

 

Why Join Branksome Hall:

  • Competitive salary and benefits including being a contributing member of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees; 

  • Access to state of the art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness centre, swimming pools, and makerspaces 

  • A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship; 

  • Opportunity to join a global network of IB educators with strong connections to the IB and active partnerships with international organizations.

 

How to Apply:

If you would like to join a leading educational institution and dynamic team, please click apply to submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

 

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to: 

 

Branksome Hall – Human Resources 

10 Elm Avenue 

Toronto, Ontario 

M4W 1N4

 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit our website at www.branksome.on.ca.



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