Fern Hill School – Burlington Campus
Job Posting: Long-Term Occasional (LTO) Teacher – Primary/Junior Mathematics Teacher
Duration: September 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
FTE: 0.5
About Fern Hill School:
Fern Hill School – Burlington Campus is an independent, co-educational school serving students from Preschool through Grade 8. We offer a rigorous academic program within a warm, nurturing environment that supports the whole child. With subject-specific instruction delivered to multiple grade levels and class sizes capped at 19 students, our model fosters meaningful student-teacher connections and enables personalized, focused learning.
Fern Hill School’s mission is to encourage children to be the best students and the best people they can be. We hire OCT-certified teachers who are committed to inspiring a love of learning through curriculum that challenges the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of each student.
The Position:
We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Primary/Junior Mathematics Teacher for a 0.5 Long-Term Occasional (LTO) position. The assignment will run from September 1, 2026 to June 30,2027.
We are looking for a caring, dynamic educator who builds strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement a variety of engaging teaching and learning strategies to support student success across diverse learning profiles.
- Use both formal and informal assessment tools to monitor, evaluate, and report on student progress.
- Demonstrate effective and positive classroom management, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
- Provide necessary modifications and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs), students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and gifted learners.
- Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to a supportive and collaborative school culture.
- Exhibit a high level of organization and time management, meeting deadlines and managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Follow the policies, expectations, and instructional practices outlined in the Fern Hill School Teacher Handbook.
- Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to participating in all aspects of faculty and school life.
- Engage actively in professional growth, showing a willingness to reflect on and evolve instructional practice through school-based and external professional development.
Skills and Qualifications:
- An Ontario Teaching Certificate (Good Standing).
- Subject specific qualifications and willingness to gain additional levels is an asset.
- Ability to create a warm, engaging, and structured classroom environment.
- Excellent organization and classroom management skill.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with students, families, and colleagues.
- Experience in a private school setting is an asset.
Pay: $30,000.00-$59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
