French Immersion Teacher

French Immersion Teachers will be teaching the French Immersion program with the following grades and locations in the 2019-2020 school year:

- Grade 1 - 5 at St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Marguerite D’Youville
- Grades 1 - 6 at St. Francis Xavier, St. Joseph the Worker and St John XXIII
- Grades 1 - 7 at Our Lady of Fatima
- Grades 1 - 8 at St. Edward, Christ the King, St John Bosco, Blessed Trinity, St, Joseph, Aurora, St Elizabeth Seton, St Anthony, St Mark and St Brendan

The Successful Candidate Will:

- Provide students with access to an intensive French language learning environment delivered within a Catholic context
- Deliver the Grades 1 - 3 program with approximately 85% of instructional time in French
- Deliver the Grades 4 - 8 program with approximately 50% of instructional time in French

Required Qualifications/Experience:

- FSL – Part 1 and/or other French qualifications as recorded on Ontario College of Teachers Certificate
- High degree of oral and written proficiency in the French language
- Primary and/or Junior and/or Intermediate Division Qualifications

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

- Experience teaching in the Primary and/or Junior and/or Intermediate Division
- Trained in the Accelerated Integrated Method (AIM/Gestures)
- FSL – Part 2 or Specialist
- Knowledge of Balanced Literacy and Numeracy practices in the Primary and/or Junior and/or Intermediate Division
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

This posting is for an applicant pool.

Daily Rate for Unqualified- $280.41*

Daily Rate for Qualified Teachers (dependent upon placement on the salary grid)- $289.19 - $619.73*

- these rates are per full-day worked

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Commitment to Equity

YCDSB is an equal-chance employer committed to fostering equity and promoting an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve.



We are dedicated to building an environment that supports and values the inherent worth of every person in the workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, women, historically underrepresented groups, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities, all of whom bring a wide range of perspectives, lived experiences, and ideas that enhance our learning and working environment.

Accessibility

The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact prior to the posting closing date so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aligned with the YCDSB’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce, we encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the communities we serve, including but not limited to those who identify as members of equity-seeking groups protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Sharing this information is voluntary, and any details provided will be kept confidential.

Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, depending on the position applied for. The screening must be issued within the past six (6) months and submitted prior to the commencement of employment with the Board.

Mission Statement

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

Vision Statement

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

Catholic Education Centre

320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211

Jennifer Sarna

Interim Chief Executive Officer

📌 French Immersion Teacher (Canada)
🏢 York Catholic District School Board
📍 Canada