French Teacher

Located in downtown Toronto, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School delivers an exciting multi-disciplinary, arts-enhanced program which addresses “big ideas” and embraces a pluralistic and egalitarian approach to Judaism. Our school proudly stands on seven values: community, diversity, individuality, Israel, learning, place and social action.

Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School is seeking a part-time French Teacher to teach Grades 2 through 8, for the 2026-27 school year. This role is to fill a parental leave for our current teacher. The teaching load for this position will be at an FTE between .4 and .55 with a salary range of $35,300 - $52,000 per year (based on current year salary grid and subject to 2026-2027 increase).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification recommended
• Knowledge of and experience with the Ontario Curriculum
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Previous experience teaching French to elementary grades

Qualified candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to rmarkus@djds.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School. Please note that only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Paul Penna DJDS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.