POSITION: Primary Long Term Occasional Teacher (LTO)
Starting Date: October 2026 for an upcoming vacancy
Rate: Compensation & Placement Salary is determined by the Albert College Faculty Grid, ranging from $64,272 – $83,976 for early-career faculty and $72,480 – $111,648 for those with 6+ years of experience. Final placement is based on recognized teaching years, degrees, and Additional Qualifications (AQs).
Description:
Albert College is an independent day and boarding school for students in PK to Grade 12 in Belleville, Ontario. A student’s experience of the five ‘A’s – academics, arts, athletics, active citizenship and adventure – is integral to an Albert College education. We strive to inspire excellence in all five of the A’s, ensuring students develop into global citizens within our close family environment.
Albert College is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Primary teacher to join our Junior School team. The successful candidate will be an engaging and relational educator who understands the unique developmental needs of young children and is passionate about creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, challenged and excited to learn.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working in Primary grades, or a strong understanding of early childhood development;
- Create a warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment built on strong relationships and a sense of belonging;
- Embrace play-based, inquiry-based and experiential approaches to learning;
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of early literacy and numeracy development, including effective phonics, reading, writing and mathematical instruction;
- Develop and implement engaging curriculum and assessment practices appropriate to the age and developmental stage of students;
- Use differentiation and responsive teaching strategies to meet a range of learning needs;
- Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning, emotional coaching and self-regulation strategies into daily classroom practice;
- Support students in developing independence, confidence, communication skills and positive relationships with peers;
- Communicate effectively and positively with parents, colleagues and the wider school community;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, Learning Support and other members of the Junior School team;
- Embrace Albert College’s values of Individuality, Compassion, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Optimism;
- Be comfortable integrating technology into teaching, learning and communication;
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage students in co-curricular experiences across the Five A’s, both within and beyond the classroom;
- Hold Ontario College of Teachers certification or an equivalent teaching qualification with Primary/Junior qualifications.
Experience with inquiry-based learning, structured literacy, outdoor/experiential education, or the integration of the arts would be considered an asset.
Why Albert College:
Joining Albert College will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Albert College offers the opportunity to:
- Earn a competitive salary;
- Participate fully in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP);
- Work with engaged students in small class sizes;
- Join a strong professional community committed to student success and employee growth;
- Access ongoing professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities;
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment;
- Enjoy daily hot meals;
- Become part of a school community committed to the development of the whole child.
Please submit a resume, covering letter and supporting documents to:
Heath Beatson, Junior School Principal
Albert College, 160 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario K8P 1A6
[email protected]
Albert College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. AI is not used for screening purposes.
