French Teacher, Junior School at Branksome Hall

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

134998.82

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

French Language Proficiency, Primary Years Programme (PYP) Experience, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Curriculum Development, IB Curriculum Alignment, CEFR Alignment, Ministry of Education Curriculum Alignment, Differentiated Instruction, Culturally Relevant Teaching, Inquiry-Based Learning, Assessment Practices, Electronic Communication, Collaboration, Oral Communication, Written Communication

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Description

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: August 2026 Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights. Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future! The Opportunity: We are seeking a French teacher with Primary Years Programme (PYP) experience to work in our Junior School beginning the 2026-27 academic year on a full-time, permanent basis. In a community where social-emotional learning is a priority, the successful candidate will collaborate with a passionate and committed team, working closely with the Head of the Junior School, Assistant Heads of the Junior School and PYP Coordinators. Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: * Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth; * Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student’s ability; * Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members; * Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB, CEFR and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation; * Develop culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive French educational curriculum for diverse learners; * Plan and deliver French units of study and assess students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6; * Develop course outlines, unit plans and lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of PYP, with a focus on inquiry-based learning; * Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IB and school guidelines; * Provide feedback to students and communicate information regularly to colleagues and parents regarding student progress, including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings; * Stay current with developments in the subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities; * Participate actively in faculty and division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum. * Assume responsibility for and participate in coaching, co-curricular activities and supervision duties. Candidate Profile: * Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; * Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with Junior/Primary division qualifications in French as a second language; * Minimum three teaching experience in the French language preferred; * Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset; * Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices; * Relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice; * Proficient with relevant technology and digital tools * Adept to use electronic communication to correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large; * Belief in and alignment with Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values: * Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community; * Possess strong oral and written communication skills in French and English. * Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and be a collaborative team member. Why Join Branksome Hall: Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to: * Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees; * Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship; * Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs; * Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre. Target Hiring Range: Placement on the Branksome Hall Faculty Salary Grid is determined based upon years of applicable teaching experience, level of education completed, and Additional Qualifications (AQs). The grid ranges from $70,903.08 – $101,270.67 for up to 6 years of applicable experience and $101,615.33 – $134,998.82 for more than 6 years of applicable experience. How to Apply: Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page. [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9c7705b2-9f7b-4fda-93c2-caa9ba8fb106&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP⟨=en_CA]Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (e.g.: resume, cover letter). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning February 12th, 2026 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled. Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process. Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to: Branksome Hall – Human Resources 10 Elm Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 1N4 Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall. We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca [https://www.branksome.on.ca/].

Responsibilities

The teacher will be responsible for creating an inspiring class environment through a social-emotional learning lens, motivating students, and establishing positive relationships with parents and staff. Key duties include planning and delivering French curriculum aligned with IB, CEFR, and Ministry standards for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6, and actively participating in faculty meetings and co-curricular activities.