ESL Secondary School Teacher (Short-term Contract)

North York Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ESL teacher to deliver one Ontario secondary school ESL credit course to a small group of students. The successful candidate will provide engaging, student-centered instruction and support English language development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Employment Term

- November 16, 2026 - January 28, 2027.
- No classes during the school break from December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027.

About North York Academy

North York Academy is an Ontario Ministry-inspected independent secondary school serving local and international students. We provide a supportive and personalized learning environment with small class sizes, allowing teachers to offer individualized support.

Responsibilities

- Deliver one Ontario secondary school ESL credit course in accordance with the applicable Ontario curriculum.
- Prepare lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and instructional materials.
- Assess students’ English proficiency and adapt instruction to their learning needs.
- Provide ongoing feedback, mark student work, and complete final evaluations and grade reporting.
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student learning records.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and school administration as required.




- Foster an inclusive, engaging, and supportive classroom environment.

Teaching Schedule

- Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- In-person teaching at North York Academy.
- Schedule follows the school calendar.

Qualifications

- Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), preferably at the secondary school level.
- Knowledge of Ontario ESL curriculum, assessment, and reporting practices.
- Classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with international students and English language learners is an asset.
- Proficiency in Vietnamese is considered a strong asset.

Salary

- CAD $30-35 per instructional hour, with an estimated total of approximately 100 instructional hours and an anticipated compensation package of CAD $3,000-3,500 for the entire course.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates are invited to submit a brief cover email and résumé to: Mr. Demo Aliferis, Principal, [email protected]

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 15.0 per week

Perks:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:

- Vietnamese (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 ESL Teacher (North York)
🏢 North York Academy
📍 North York