Description
French Teachers
Join our team at the District School Board Niagara (DSBN), where staff are supported in their work, encouraged to thrive, and empowered to make a difference.
We are interested and invested in bright, passionate people who want to make meaningful contributions to education. Across the DSBN, each employee plays a unique role in supporting student success and well-being. Our staff are grounded in this common goal: to earnestly work towards doing what is best for students.
Our employees work in diverse local communities across the scenic Niagara region, serving over 40,000 students across nearly 100 elementary and secondary schools. We encourage an inclusive workplace culture and are committed to employee wellness, with strong support for staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance.
We grow great careers at DSBN. Apply today to become part of our community.
Position Hiring: Elementary French Contract Teacher(s)
Location: DSBN Elementary Schools in Niagara Region
Rate of Pay: As per collective agreement and QECO rating
Start Date: First day of the 2025/2026 school year
To qualify:
Applicants must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (or certified by September 2025) and possess French as a Second Language Part 1 (or equivalent).
Qualified (and soon-to-be qualified) candidates should be prepared to provide examples of their own meaningful experiences working with children and/or youth (may include paid, volunteer and practicum experience). Applicants are encouraged to highlight any experiences working with diverse communities.
How to apply:
Applications are accepted through Apply to Education - please include the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
OCT certificate (or OCT number if pending)
Practice Teaching Reports or most recent Teacher Performance Appraisal
Minimum of two (2) reference letters
Completion of self-identification survey included in the posting (optional)
Next steps:
Interviews will be held in February by a panel of Administrators (in-person or virtual) using the traditional question and answer process. Successful candidates will be notified in April and placed in teaching positions in June. Geographical preferences will be taken into consideration when finalizing placement.
Please note:
Communication to applicants selected for an interview will be via email. Please ensure your email address on your Apply to Education account is accurate.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the DSBN and encourage applicants from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
To ensure equitable representation in the hiring process, your responses to the Self-Identification Survey questions would be of assistance. If you do not wish to provide this information, simply select the ‘Prefer not to answer’ option. The information disclosed will be kept confidential and used to support our goal of building a more inclusive organization.
Posting Closes: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Additional Information:
In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the DSBN.
The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation through education, we are dedicated to improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students within our system. Understanding that to do this effectively we must hire individuals who are also committed to this ideal, carry knowledge and/or lived experience that will impact, strengthen, and lead them in their work with Indigenous students and families, within our schools. DSBN welcomes applications from: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Learning and Growing Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.
The District School Board of Niagara is committed to inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible recruitment and selection processes in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The DSBN will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment process to applicants based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Applicants are requested to inform Employee Services in advance of their interview and/or practicum of the nature of any accommodation(s) that they may require. Information relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
