(Formerly the Leacock Foundation)Inspire Young Minds: Join Our Teaching Team! Make a lasting impact by teaching literacy and math in fully subsidized programs that ignite confidence and success in youth from underserved communities. Whether you join our Saturday Morning Literacy Club, March Break Math Literacy, or LEAP into Literacy Summer Camp, you’ll empower students to overcome barriers and achieve their potential in a fun, supportive environment. Explore meaningful teaching opportunities with LiftED and help shape the leaders of tomorrow!

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES: Teacher – Literacy and Math Programs (Grades SK to 6)

Locations: Our programs run in 4 locations in Toronto:

- Driftwood Public School
- Rose Avenue Jr. Public School
- Woburn Jr. Public School (St. Thomas More for March Break Math Literacy)
- Thorncliffe Park P.S.

You will be placed at one location per program. Please state your preferred program(s) and location(s) when submitting your resume.

Dates and Times:

Saturday Morning Literacy Club - Fall Term: October 3 – December 12, 2026; Winter/Spring Term (10 weeks): February 6 - May 8, 2026

- Saturdays 9:30am - 12:30pm (teachers on site from 9:00am - 1:00pm)
- Compensation: $1,500 contract

LiftED empowers and supports youth to develop skills, competencies, and confidence through: educational support, leadership initiatives, and partnerships. LiftED programs inspire youth to overcome barriers, unlock their potential and contribute to their communities. We support children and youth who are born into challenging economic circumstances by providing fully-subsidized literacy and leadership programs. Our programs ignite, accelerate and provide a bridge to academic and personal success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Attend the pre-program planning session and staff meetings during the term.




- Plan and implement weekly literacy and/or math programs tailored to students’ needs.
- Work with two small groups of students for designated session times.
- Prepare students for the Community Showcase to share their progress with the program community.
- Collaborate with high school and adult volunteers to establish effective teaching support and supervision.
- Contribute to building a welcoming, engaging, and empowering program culture for all participants and colleagues.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and engaging learning workplace.
- Experience working in multicultural, underserved communities
- Administer literacy- or math-based assessments and student surveys as required.
- Complete end-of-program evaluations and surveys.
- Adhere to and sign the LiftED policies.
- Must attend at least 80% of scheduled sessions.

Qualifications:

- Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) certification is required.
- 1-3 years experience as a teacher
- Strong passion for and commitment to supporting youth in their educational journey.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate children in an after-school or camp setting.
- Creative, enthusiastic, and responsible approach with a focus on fostering positive learning experiences.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including multicultural and underserved communities.
- Current vulnerable sector police check (required before program start).
- Familiarity with the community where the program is run is considered an asset.

Application Process: Please submit your résumé, including your preferred program(s) and location(s), to: Ihsan Adani, Program Manager, . Note: LiftED is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Positions are contingent on funding and student enrollment.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $150.00 per day

Work Location: In person

📌 Teacher - Saturday Morning Literacy Club (Toronto)
🏢 The Leacock Fouondation
📍 Toronto