Job Description

PART-TIME FRENCH TEACHER (GRADES 1-5)
Location:

Toronto, ON (on-site)

Job type:

Part-time, Permanent

- approximately 0.5 FTE (mornings or three days/week, to be confirmed; some flexibility)
Salary:

$25 - $35 per hour

ABOUT SENECA HILL

Seneca Hill Private School is an

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate

school that pairs small-class warmth with global ambition. Guided by the IB Learner Profile and our three pillars--high expectations, skill-building, and authentic, real-world learning--we nurture inquiring, principled, and caring young people ready to thrive locally and globally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an enthusiastic Core French educator to inspire curiosity and confidence in French language and culture for students in Grades 1-5. You will design engaging, inquiry-driven lessons that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while connecting to transdisciplinary IB themes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan & Deliver Curriculum

- Facilitate age-appropriate units aligned to the Ontario Core French curriculum (Grades 1-5) and PYP approaches to learning.

Assessment

- Use Growing Success (2010) and IB assessment practices to provide Assessment

FOR, AS, and OF

Learning; record evidence in Edsby.

Language & Culture Integration

- Incorporate music, stories, games, and cultural celebrations (e.g., Carnaval, Francophonie Week) to foster engagement.

Differentiation & Inclusion

- Scaffold for diverse language levels and learning needs; promote a supportive, risk-free environment for oral practice.

Collaboration

- Partner with classroom teachers to infuse French into transdisciplinary units and school-wide events; contribute to a lunchtime French Club or similar co-curricular offering.

Professional Growth

- Participate in IB/PYP training and whole-school PD.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with French as a Second Language qualifications preferred Demonstrated success teaching Core French to elementary-age students Strong oral and written French proficiency (minimum CEFR C1) Current Standard First Aid & CPR and clear vulnerable-sector police check
Nice to have: Experience in IB or inquiry-based environments o DELF/DALF examiner certification o Edsby or similar LMS proficiency o Ability to integrate digital media (e.g., Flip, Book Creator) into language learning

BENEFITS & PERKS

Small class sizes & collaborative staff culture Professional development (IB PYP workshops) On-site parking & modern facilities Meal Plan Participation in school-wide wellness initiatives

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through Indeed

or

e-mail your resume and a brief cover letter to

admin@senecahill.ca

with the subject line

"Part-Time French Teacher Application - [Your Name]"

. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Seneca Hill Private School is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-01
Expected start date: 2025-08-25