Job Description

We invite you to join our team!

VEGA Academy is an inspiring, passionate private secondary school where students grow and flourish, in a safe and enthusiastic learning environment. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive educational community united by our core values and ethics of educational excellence. VEGA Academy is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe environment for our students and staff. We are seeking inspection this fall and are prepared to offer a full OSSD credit program.

Job Type:

Part-time, Contract for

English and ESL courses for Grade 11 and 12.

Part-time hours:

2-10 hours per week

Course Delivery Option:

Online and In-Class located in

Toronto, ON

Those who share our passion for teaching and enjoy establishing opportunities for students that are driven by personalized, connected, authentic learning can submit their resume along with a cover letter. Our aim is to offer in-class learning and we will follow public health measures and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver lessons aligned with school requirements and inspection guidelines. Promote the general well-being of students. Drive curriculum development by implementing innovative instructional methods and utilizing multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and understanding. Conduct assessments and evaluations and prepare achievement and learning skills reports aligned with Growing Success. Provide students with frequent, thoughtful, and detailed feedback regarding their learning. Participate with staff in meetings related to student success and school governance. Complete administrative tasks aligned with school requirements and inspection guidelines, such as student attendance and recording of marks. Maintain good order and discipline among students and safeguard their health and safety at all times. Contribute to students' growth and development by modeling ethical standards with respect equity, diversity, the use of technology, and academic integrity. Utilize active learning strategies across various class formats, including online, hybrid, flexible, and in-person to enhance student engagement and understanding. Provide academic counseling and tutoring support as needed, offering personalized assistance to help students overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals.

Classroom Management:

Practice strategies for building and supporting a safe, inclusive, learning?focused classroom environment where diversity is seen as a strength. Integrate effective strategies for establishing clear classroom routines and norms of collaboration. Model strategies for managing time to maximize uninterrupted learning time and student time on task.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required. Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) in good standing is strongly preferred. Experience with the Ministry of Education inspection process is preferred. Recommended: TESL/CELTA certification A minimum two years experience in high school or college teaching is preferred. Minimum two years experience in teaching ESL. Empathetic approach and commitment to student success. Excellent verbal and written communication. All teachers/educators of Vega Academy must be able to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at info@vega.education we will be happy to accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

To apply for this position submit your resume and a covering letter to careers@vega.education. While we appreciate all applications, we regret that we can only contact those candidates selected for an interview. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Job Type: Part-time

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

ESL teaching: 2 years (required) high school or college teaching: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

TESL/CELTA certification (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M6A 3B4