Teach Your Strengths. Build Your Experience. Help Shape a Growing School.
InnovOak School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Junior School teachers to join our growing team.
These positions are being created as a result of continued enrolment growth and are expected to begin in September 2026.
Unlike a traditional HomeForm position, this role focuses on subject instruction across Grades 1 to 6. Teaching assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, instructional strengths, experience, and the needs of the school. Teachers may teach one subject or a combination of subjects depending on annual scheduling and enrolment.
This position is particularly well suited to new graduates and early-career teachers who are looking to build experience across multiple grades and subject areas while working in a collaborative and supportive independent school environment.
InnovOak School is an independent JK to Grade 12 school in Kitchener-Waterloo committed to academic excellence, character development, and future readiness.
Our families place a high value on education and believe children should be challenged academically while learning in a caring and supportive environment. Students are expected to work hard, demonstrate respect and responsibility, develop strong learning habits, and enjoy coming to school each day.
Teachers are supported by the Ontario curriculum, Cambridge International Curriculum frameworks, and a collaborative staff committed to helping every student reach their potential.
Teaching assignments may include one or more of the following:
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English Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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French
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Coding and Computer Science
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Field Studies and Outdoor Education
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Visual Arts
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Music
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Health and Physical Education
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Financial Literacy
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Entrepreneurship
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InnovOak's LifeREADY learning skills program
Candidates are encouraged to identify the subject areas they are most interested in teaching. Final teaching assignments will be based on teacher strengths and school needs.
The successful candidate will:
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Teach one or more Junior School subjects across Grades 1 to 6.
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Plan engaging, organized, and academically rigorous lessons.
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Create learning experiences that are creative, interactive, and meaningful.
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Meet students where they are academically while maintaining high expectations.
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Differentiate instruction to support individual student growth.
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Build positive relationships with students across multiple grade levels.
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Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
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Collaborate closely with HomeForm teachers to support student success.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and instructional practice.
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Contribute positively to the broader life of the school through clubs, activities, and school events.
The successful candidate:
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Has a passion for teaching and enjoys working with elementary-aged students.
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Demonstrates strength in one or more elementary subject areas.
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Believes students are capable of achieving more than minimum curriculum expectations.
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Creates engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
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Demonstrates positive classroom management built on relationships, consistency, and engaging instruction.
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Enjoys teaching students across multiple grades.
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Is organized, dependable, and reflective.
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Values teamwork and enjoys collaborating with colleagues.
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Builds positive relationships with students and families.
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Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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Wants to make a meaningful impact while helping build an outstanding independent school.
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Ontario College of Teachers certification or eligibility for certification is strongly preferred.
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Applications from new graduates, teacher candidates nearing graduation, and experienced teachers are encouraged.
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Bachelor of Education completed or in progress.
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Strong knowledge of one or more elementary subject areas.
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Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
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A willingness to teach a variety of subjects based on school needs.
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Experience with Cambridge curriculum, independent schools, or enriched academic programming is considered an asset but is not required.
Selection will be based primarily on demonstrated teaching ability, professionalism, subject knowledge, creativity, collaboration, and the ability to inspire student learning.
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Teaching assignments based on your qualifications, interests, and the instructional needs of the school.
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The opportunity to teach a variety of Junior School subjects and gain experience across multiple grade levels.
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Small class sizes that allow teachers to know students well.
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Cambridge International Curriculum frameworks to support planning and curriculum development.
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Highly engaged families who value education and partner closely with teachers.
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A collaborative teaching team committed to continuous improvement.
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Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and increased teaching responsibilities as the school continues to grow.
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An excellent opportunity for new and early-career teachers looking to build a broad range of classroom experience within a supportive independent school environment.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their teaching experience, subject areas of expertise, educational philosophy, and interest in joining the InnovOak team.
