French Studies Teacher

Job summary

Develop and deliver curriculum-based lessons using effective instructional methods, materials, and technology, while differentiating instruction to meet individual student needs and implementing recommendations from Individual Education Plans. Create a supportive classroom environment, collaborate with faculty and administrative staff, engage in student life, and support student behaviour in alignment with the school’s philosophy.

Job details

Education The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a caring, energetic, and collaborative Educational Assistant to join our Kindergarten team for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidates we move forward with will: Be fluent in French (oral and written communication) and be committed to providing an immersive classroom setting; Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum; Utilize best instructional practices, methods, materials and technology; Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods; Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation for individual student needs and implement the recommendations from assessments featured in Individual Education Plans; Be a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school; Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities and be committed to professional growth; Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students; Connect with and engage in student life; Support student behaviour in alignment with the school philosophy. Position: Full-time Salary Range: $54,843 – $106,462 annually; Commensurate with Education and Experience Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, medical, vision, dental, long-term disability, group life insurance, leave early for Shabbat, kosher food option available Preferred Experience: 3+ Years’ Experience Required Degree/Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree and Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) Preferred Degree/Credentials: Bachelor of Education with a concentration in French as a Second Language; Master of Education, an asset; Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification, an asset. CONNECT Connect The Jewish Federation of Ottawa gratefully acknowledges its corporate partners.

What you’ll do

Develop and deliver curriculum-based lessons using effective instructional methods, materials, and technology, while differentiating instruction to meet individual student needs and implementing recommendations from Individual Education Plans. Create a supportive classroom environment, collaborate with faculty and administrative staff, engage in student life, and support student behaviour in alignment with the school’s philosophy.

Requirements

Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written French and have a bachelor’s degree and a Bachelor of Education or equivalent; at least three years of experience is preferred. A Bachelor of Education concentration in French as a Second Language is preferred, while a Master of Education and an Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification are assets.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Early Leave for Shabbat
• Kosher Food Option

Listed skills

• Differentiated instruction · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• French Fluency
• Lesson Planning
• Curriculum Implementation
• Instructional Best Practices
• Educational Technology
• Faculty Collaboration
• Differentiated Instruction
• Individual Education Plans
• Classroom Management
• Student Behaviour Support
• Student Engagement
• Professional Development
• Inclusive Education
• Communication

Job areas

• Education

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