Fern Hill School – Burlington Campus
Job Posting: Long-Term Occasional (LTO) Teacher – Core French Teacher (Grades 3,4,5,7 & 9)
Duration: January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027

FTE: 1.0

About Fern Hill School:

Fern Hill School – Burlington Campus is an independent, co-educational school serving students from Preschool through Grade 8. We offer a rigorous academic program within a warm, nurturing environment that supports the whole child. With subject-specific instruction delivered to multiple grade levels and class sizes capped at 19 students, our model fosters meaningful student-teacher connections and enables personalized, focused learning.

Fern Hill School’s mission is to encourage children to be the best students and the best people they can be. We hire OCT-certified teachers who are committed to inspiring a love of learning through curriculum that challenges the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of each student.

The Position:

We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Core French Teacher for a 1.0 Long-Term Occasional (LTO) position. The assignment will run from January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027.

We are looking for a caring, dynamic educator who builds strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and implement a variety of engaging teaching and learning strategies to support student success across diverse learning profiles.
- Use both formal and informal assessment tools to monitor, evaluate, and report on student progress.
- Demonstrate effective and positive classroom management, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring a protected, respectful, and productive learning environment.




- Provide necessary modifications and accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs), students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and gifted learners.
- Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues, contributing to a supportive and collaborative school culture.
- Exhibit a high level of organization and time management, meeting deadlines and managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Follow the policies, expectations, and instructional practices outlined in the Fern Hill School Teacher Handbook.
- Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, and a commitment to participating in all aspects of faculty and school life.
- Engage actively in professional growth, showing a willingness to reflect on and evolve instructional practice through school-based and external professional development.

Skills and Qualifications:

- An Ontario Teaching Certificate (Good Standing).
- Subject specific qualifications and willingness to gain additional levels is an asset.
- Ability to create a warm, engaging, and structured classroom environment.
- Excellent organization and classroom management skill.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with students, families, and colleagues.
- Experience in a private school setting is an asset.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé outlining their experience and interest in the position by Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Fern Hill School is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Pay: $65,000.00-$117,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 1.0 LTO Core French Teacher (Burlington)
🏢 Fern Hill School
📍 Burlington