High School English Teacher (with ESL)

WillowWood School Inc. – North York, ON M3B 2R3

WillowWood School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated High School English Teacher to join our collaborative faculty. The successful candidate will teach English courses and may also provide ESL support to English Language Learners. We are looking for an educator who embraces the belief that every student learns differently and is committed to creating an engaging, supportive classroom where students develop confidence in reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking.

The ideal candidate will have experience with differentiated instruction and supporting diverse learners. Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in English Language and English Literature to students across Grades 9–12.

Develop lessons that align with the school’s curriculum and educational goals.

Promote a dynamic classroom culture that encourages creativity, discussion, and critical thinking.

Provide timely and constructive feedback through grading, parent communication, and student conferences and observations.

Implement principles of Growing Success for assessment and evaluation in Ontario

Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance and write reports as required

Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects and school events.

Support the well-being of students by building positive relationships and maintaining high expectations.

Attend staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences,



and school events as required.

Teach ESL courses or provide language support for English Language Learners, as assigned.

Differentiate instruction to support students with varying levels of English language proficiency.

Collaborate with Student Support and classroom teachers to develop strategies that support multilingual learners.

Requirements and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in English and / or Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Valid teaching OCT certification

Proven experience teaching English at the middle or high school level.

Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Ability to foster strong reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills.

A team-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to the wider school community.

Experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) is considered an asset.

Preferred

Qualifications

Familiarity with a range of literary texts and dramatic genres.

Experience teaching ESL/ELD or supporting multilingual learners.

Knowledge of language acquisition strategies and differentiated instruction.

Passion for inclusive, student-centered teaching practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed-term contract

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site gym

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 High School English Teacher (North York)
🏢 WillowWood School
📍 North York