Half-time Grade 6 to 8 French Teacher 2026-27

Half-time Grade 6 to 8 French Teacher
2026-27

The Organization

Bialik Hebrew Day School is the largest Jewish day school in Canada, educating more than 1,600 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 at our two branches, the Viewmount Branch located in midtown Toronto and the Himel Branch — including two buildings — located on the Vaughan Jewish Community Campus. Since opening its doors in 1961, Bialik has offered high-quality General and Jewish Studies programs with a commitment to academic innovation and excellence. Bialik’s non-prescriptive Jewish education comprises Hebrew literacy, Zionism and Jewish values and identity. The school is committed to developing students into top-tier thinkers and problem solvers with the qualities and skills that will help them become future Canadian and Jewish leaders. In response to the growing community need for Jewish education, Bialik will be opening a new facility for its Junior Kindergarten students – to be known as “Viewmount South” – located at Holy Blossom Temple (1950 Bathurst Street, Toronto).

Job Summary

Bialik Hebrew Day School seeks energetic and enthusiastic French Teachers to join our dynamic educational team for the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidates will be responsible for designing engaging, immersive French language lesson plans for Grades 6 to 8, aligned with the Ontario Curriculum. This role requires a passion for French language and culture, and for working with adolescents in a safe and inclusive learning environment that focuses on a holistic approach to education.

Employment type: Unionized Half-time (15 hours per week)

Location: Himel Branch in Maple, ON

The salary range: $53,183.48 - $119,132.99 as per the Teachers Collective Agreement.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being. To help you build a secure future, we also provide a robust pension plan with a generous matching contribution from the school.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Implement a comprehensive French language program that aligns with the Ontario Curriculum
• Integrate oral communication, reading, writing, and French cultural awareness into daily activities and lessons
• Use communicative and inquiry-based language learning strategies to encourage curiosity and exploration among students

Instruction

• Facilitate engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences for Grade 6 to 8 students
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
• Foster a love for French language and culture through creative and interactive activities suited to adolescent learners

Student Assessment and Support

• Assess and monitor student progress in French language acquisition across all strands of the Ontario Curriculum
• Provide individualized support and feedback to help each child reach their full potential
• Collaborate with support staff to address the diverse needs of students
• Write student progress reports

Classroom Management

• Create a positive, safe classroom environment that promotes respect and cooperation
• Implement effective and developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies to maintain a productive learning atmosphere
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, and fellow teachers and administration
• Participate in Parent Teacher Conferences and school meetings
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience
• Participate in Bialik’s Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Education
• Ontario College of Teachers Certification (OCT) with qualifications in French as a Second Language (FSL) and Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior Division
• Knowledge of Ontario Growing Success Policies
• Experience in the intentional integration of technology into the learning environment
• Native or near-native French proficiency; ability to deliver instruction entirely in French
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for communicative language teaching and immersive, experiential approaches to language learning
• Energetic and passionate about fostering a love for language learning in adolescents

Qualified candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to hr@bialik.ca with “French Teacher” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those candidates who will be interviewed.

This job posting may have been prepared using AI based tools to support clarity and accessibility. Bialik does not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applications or to make hiring decisions.

Bialik is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If required, accommodations will be made available upon request for candidates who move forward in the selection process. All information received will be kept confidential and used solely for recruitment purposes.