Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient, and creative French Teacher to introduce preschool-age children to the French language in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate setting. The successful candidate will support early language development through songs, stories, games, arts and crafts, interactive activities, and everyday conversations.

The French Teacher will create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages children to develop their French vocabulary, listening skills, pronunciation, and confidence while exploring the language through play and hands-on experiences.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging French language activities appropriate for preschool-age children.
- Introduce basic French vocabulary, greetings, numbers, colours, shapes, animals, and everyday expressions through songs, stories, games, and play-based activities.
- Encourage children to develop listening, speaking, and early language skills in French.
- Incorporate French into daily classroom routines and activities to promote natural language learning.
- Prepare age-appropriate lesson plans, learning materials, and creative activities that support children's language development.
- Create a warm, safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
- Adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet children's individual learning needs and developmental stages.




- Observe children's participation and progress and share relevant updates with the daycare team and families as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and other classroom staff to integrate French learning into the daily preschool program.
- Follow the daycare centre's policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, and applicable childcare regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

- Strong French language skills and the ability to communicate effectively in French.
- Good communication, organization, creativity, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to engage preschool-age children through interactive, play-based learning.
- Patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in children's early learning and development.
- Ability to create age-appropriate activities that encourage children's participation and language development.

Preferred:

- Previous experience teaching French or working with preschool-age children in a daycare or early learning environment.
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma or relevant education in early childhood development, as applicable to the position.
- Experience planning and implementing play-based learning activities.
- English-French bilingual skills to support communication with children, families, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and inclusive teaching practices.

Pay: $17.60-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 French Teacher (Mississauga)
🏢 Bright Horizon Daycare
📍 Mississauga