French Teacher

French Teacher
Full-time - Contract
Commencing immediately
End date undetermined

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice. Our strategic plan was launched in January 2023, and we are continuing to make progress on our collective commitment to inspire girls to be fearless and educate them to be the leaders the world needs. Click here to learn more about our progress to date.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated French Teacher to join our school. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of the French language and a commitment to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. 

What You’ll Do:

• Teaches a full course load of French classes, subject and grade to be determined
• Prepare lesson plans, outlines and assessments using inquiry and problem-based learning that engages students, challenges them, and meets the subject-specific outcomes and expectations  
• Have the ability to differentiate lesson plans based on the needs of your students  
• Participate in co-curricular activities including coaching, clubs, trips and participating in the school community as a whole  
• Make contributions that productively support the overall well-being and growth of students in the Senior School  
• Integrate technology in the classroom in ways that  enhance the student learning experience and deepen knowledge and conceptual understanding  
• Communicate effectively with parents about all aspects of the overall program and the individual learning of each student  
• Integrate diversity, equity, inclusiveness and belonging into the classroom learning environment  

Who You Are:

• Must have an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate preferably with teaching qualifications in French
• Intermediate/Senior teaching qualifications   
• A passion for aligning educational research with classroom practice 
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite; knowledge of Brightspace an asset    
• A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning 
• Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness, as well as a readiness to accept and respect others 
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment for your students, with families and your colleagues.  

Why Work at BSS?
At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills . Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment. 

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Health and Benefits Package (contract must be 6 months or longer)
• BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
• Lunch provided everyday!
• Use of on-site fitness center
• Professional Learning opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

Annual compensation is based on our Faculty Grid, which factors in qualifications and up to 12 years of teaching experience:

• Entry to 6 Years: $71 ,000 – $101 ,000
• Over 6 Years: $102 ,000 – $138 ,000

BSS Values Diversity
BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now .

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at View phone number on jobsineducation.com or by email at View email address on jobsineducation.com . All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.