Elementary French Teacher (Kindergarten - Grade 8)
Sathya Sai School of Toronto – Canada
Location - Scarborough, ON
Contract Position- August 2026 – August 2027 (Renewable Annually )
Sathya Sai School of Toronto is an independent elementary school (JK–Grade 8) that operates in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education's requirements for private schools. The school offers a structured academic program with clear expectations, high student engagement, and a supportive parent community. The school has consistently received a 10/10 rating from the Fraser Institute since 2006.
We are seeking a French Teacher to deliver the French program from Kindergarten to Grade 8. The successful candidate will develop students' oral communication, reading, writing, and listening skills while maintaining a positive and well-organized learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver French instruction aligned with the Ontario Curriculum
- Teach Core French to students from Kindergarten through Grade 8
- Develop student skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French
- Create engaging learning experiences that encourage confidence and participation in French
- Monitor student progress using a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies
- Maintain assessment, evaluation, and reporting aligned with Growing Success
- Establish clear classroom routines and consistent behaviour expectations
- Communicate regularly with parents and collaborate with staff
- Fulfill supervision duties, including dismissal and yard duty
Instructional Approach
- French instruction emphasizes communication, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, writing, and oral language skills.
- Students develop confidence in French through interactive lessons, games, songs, stories, discussions, and authentic language experiences.
- Instruction is differentiated to support the needs of learners across Kindergarten to Grade 8.
- Student progress is monitored through observation, conversations, and student work. Instruction is adjusted to respond to student needs.
School and Program
- Students are motivated, respectful, and consistently on-task
- Clear, school-wide expectations for behaviour and routines
- Supportive and engaged parent community
- Weekly staff collaboration and structured academic program
- Five prep periods per week, consistent with Ontario schedules
Our environment allows teachers to focus on instruction and student growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Strong oral and written French language proficiency
- Experience teaching French to elementary-aged students
- Preferred Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
- French as a Second Language (FSL) qualifications or equivalent
- Experience teaching the Ontario Curriculum
- Experience teaching multiple elementary grade levels
- Strong classroom management and organization
- Effective communication with parents and colleagues
Compensation
- Salary range of $48,000 to $52,000
- Plus extended health and dental benefits, along with employer paid RRSP contribution and RRSP matching program of up to 2% of gross salary are available following the initial three-month insurer mandated contractual waiting period plus paid vacation, sick leave and personal leave
Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Resume
- OCT number (if applicable)
- Two professional references
- Vulnerable Sector Screening (or willingness to obtain)
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
