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French Language Teacher  - January 2022

Polaris School and Centre is seeking a French teacher for our Junior Primary Grade class to begin in January 2022. This is a contract position with hours ranging from 2 to 3 weekly. 
 
Having opened our doors in September 2018, Polaris School and Centre is a small independent school in the Ottawa area looking for an individual with a pioneering spirit to join our team and growing school community.

The ideal candidate will hold either a Waldorf-teacher training certificate or an Ontario-certified teaching certificate, who feels comfortable teaching French as a second language to combined grade classes.  Knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy and/or Waldorf teaching experience is an asset.
 
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who enjoys working with children, teaching and works well in a collaborative manner.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare French language lessons for students in grades 1 to 8 according to a Waldorf pedagogy and following a Waldorf approach.
  • Teach students using a hands-on, experiential approach, interweaving movement, art, and music into the language lesson.
  • Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with the class teacher.
  • Identify children's individual learning needs.
  • Participate in staff meetings, mentoring and workshops as required.
Requirements:
  • A University Bachelor Degree and at least one year teaching experience, or a combination of education and work experience.
  • Familiarity with a vast repertoire of French children’s rhymes, poems, songs, and games, to be used in class that are age appropriate.
  • Previous knowledge of Waldorf pedagogy and/or Waldorf teaching experience is an asset.   
Salary:
  • $35/hour
  • No additional benefits are offered
If interested, email a letter of intent, your resume, and two references to careers@polarisschool.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!
Supply Teacher 
We are always looking for individuals to add to our supply teaching list. If you are interested please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@polarisschool.ca.