Job Type: Part-time Contract
Start Date: September 2026
Schedule: One session per week (Thursday or Friday – exact day and time to be confirmed)
Contract Duration: September 2026 to June 2027 (excluding school holidays)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on the tutor’s experience, qualifications, and expertise
Session Length: 1 hour or 1.5 hours
Location: In-person at a private school in Heathcote, ON, approximately 20 minutes from Thornbury. Reliable transportation is required.
About This Opportunity
Are you passionate about French education and love creating memorable learning experiences for children?
We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic French as a Second Language (FSL) Tutor to introduce French to a group of 16 beginner students aged 7–12 in a unique outdoor learning environment.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional classroom teaching and bring French to life through interactive activities such as storytelling, songs, movement, games, nature exploration, and hands-on experiences.
You will have the freedom to design engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, encourage communication, and help students discover French in a fun and meaningful way.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Teach French in a unique Forest School environment surrounded by nature.
- Work with a small group of 16 enthusiastic beginner learners, aged 7–12.
- Have the creative freedom to develop your own lesson plans and activities.
- Use innovative teaching methods including games, storytelling, music, crafts, movement, and outdoor exploration.
- Make a meaningful impact by helping children build confidence in a new language.
- Enjoy a consistent weekly schedule with one session per week.
- Gain valuable experience in experiential, outdoor, and alternative education.
- Receive compensation that reflects your experience, qualifications, and the specialized nature of this program.
About the School
The school follows a child-led Forest School philosophy, where curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning are central to the student experience.
Students learn through meaningful interactions with their environment and develop confidence through exploration, creativity, and discovery. French sessions should complement this approach by encouraging language learning through play, movement, conversation, and real-world experiences.
Lessons take place outdoors throughout the school year. Educators should enjoy spending time outside and feel comfortable adapting activities to different seasons and weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver weekly French lessons for a group of 16 students aged 7–12.
- Introduce beginner French vocabulary and communication skills through engaging activities.
- Create interactive lesson plans adapted to an outdoor learning environment.
- Encourage students to participate, explore, and develop confidence using French.
- Adapt teaching strategies to different learning styles and abilities.
- Deliver sessions outdoors throughout the school year.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Strong French language skills.
- Experience teaching French or another language to children.
- Creative, energetic, and engaging teaching approach.
- Ability to create meaningful lessons without relying on technology or worksheets.
- Comfortable teaching outdoor.
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Heathcote, ON.
- Ability to safely travel in Ontario winter conditions.
- Experience in Forest Schools, outdoor education, Montessori, experiential learning, or alternative education settings is an asset.
Ready to apply?
We look forward to receiving your resume! :)
We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only selected candidates will be contacted. The use of the masculine gender is non-discriminatory and is intended to lighten the text.
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Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commute to the school once per week for in-person sessions?
- Do you have reliable transportation and are you comfortable driving in Ontario winter conditions?
- What is your level of French proficiency?
- Are you comfortable teaching outdoors year-round?
Work Location: In person
