Primary Homeroom Teacher LTO

RHMS is seeking an Ontario Certified Teacher with Primary qualifications to fill a Homeroom Teacher position for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Responsibilities:

- Teach students our enriched Math, Language, Art, Health and Social Studies which pulls curriculum expectations from the Ontario curriculum.
- Collaborate with the primary team to meet the needs of the students.
- Create innovative, student-centered and engaging unit plans in a way that deepens student knowledge and understanding and motivates them to be more self-directed.
- Use various age-appropriate technology applications to engage students and supplement the curriculum in a meaningful way.
- Use a variety of formative and summative assessments to determine if lesson objectives were met, and to assess student’s skill development and understanding.
- Maintain a positive learning workplace using age-appropriate and effective classroom management techniques.
- Organize the classroom and learning resources and keep theme-based display boards up-to-date.
- Maintain open, positive and consistent communication with students’ parents by providing feedback and keeping them up-to-date on student progress.
- Provide a high level of customer service to students’ parents when answering questions, holding parent-teacher interviews, etc.
- Organize and take part in school events, excursions and school-wide initiatives that may take place after school hours.
- Keep up-to-date on innovative teaching methods and developments in the education field through seminars, additional qualifications, etc.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree with Honours preferred.
- B. Ed with primary qualifications.




- Ontario Teaching Certification (OCT) in good standing.
- 2-3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience.
- Experience in a private school is preferred.

Competency Requirements:

- Creative, innovative, and positive approach to teaching.
- Understands the needs of students and goes beyond the call of duty.
- Excellent classroom management, organization and planning skills.
- Thrives in a positive team environment and easily adapts to new things.
- Communicates with parents, students, and co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
- Confident solving problems and providing solutions when issues arise.
- Works with a high standard of integrity.
- Excellent oral, written, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Highly proficient in navigating Windows and Apple operating systems and SMARTBoards. Skilled in Google Suites and Schoology an asset.

Additional Information:

- Shift: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Hourly Wage: $54.00 per hour
- Benefits Program: Health Spending Account for Dental/Health Benefits/ Medical/Life
- Group RRSP Plan: RRSP Program with employer matching 5%

Accessibility: RHMS is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, parents and students feel valued, supported and respected. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student families and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Pay: $54.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Primary Teacher LTO (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Richmond Hill Montessori Private School
📍 Richmond Hill