Job Description

SLI The Sidney Ledson School is a private elementary school, located in the heart of North York. Founded in 1980, the school offers an enriched academic curriculum with a tradition of excellence in learning. Preschool - Grade 6 classes are capped at 8-12 students per class, ensuring individualised learning for every student. The school runs through the year; open for the March Break as well as for summer camp.

The school is currently seeking candidates for a full-time elementary teaching position for the upcoming academic year, starting September 2025. The school has a complete curriculum, lesson plans, and materials which are in place.

Qualifying applicants will be required to undergo a program-specific assessment and training, after which a final decision will be made on the best-suited candidate for the position. This is a smaller school with a family-type environment, and social character skills weigh in on this final decision.

Responsibilities:

Follow the curriculum as outlined by the school (beyond the current Ontario curriculum) Provide on-site instruction Organise lesson plans for the effective completion of the school curriculum within the academic year Support student learning using a variety of methods Communicate with parents in an appropriate and professional manner Conduct parent-teacher interviews and participate in school events Maintain student records and prepare report cards
Skills required:

Degree, Diploma, or Certification in a field related to Education or Developmental Psychology or equivalent teaching experience Experience in teaching elementary-age children Experience using / teaching on an online learning platform, preferably Google Classroom and Google Meet Fluency in written and verbal English communication Good math skills Ability to teach STEM material Good classroom management Good communication Patience, with the ability to maintain good rapport with children, parents, and other staff members
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $42,000.00-$46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02