J. Addison School is a private day and boarding school located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Our school offers K-12 academic programs and specialized programs for overseas students. We provide state-of-the-art facilities to support our students' learning, including classrooms, science labs, a multi-sport gymnasium, dance studios, and a cafeteria. At J. Addison School, we create an engaging and nurturing environment to ensure our students' success in all aspects of their lives.
Role Description:
We are seeking an English Teacher to begin with our summer school credit courses in July, with a possibility of continuing with the 2026-2027 academic year in September. The English Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality education to secondary students, creating lesson plans, and developing the curriculum. The role also involves teaching English literature and fostering a positive learning environment.
Qualifications:
- English Teaching and Qualified Teacher certification
- Strong knowledge of English Literature, English credited courses
- 2-3 years teaching experience and familiar with the ON English credited courses.
- Experience in lesson planning and curriculum development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about teaching and inspiring students
- Flexibility and adaptability in the classroom
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Additional qualifications in ESL teaching or special education are beneficial
Job duties:
- Instructs students, using various teaching methods, for example lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of school.
- Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
- Administers tests to evaluate students' progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
- Keeps and maintains attendance records, and follows up with principal and guardians, as needed.
- Performs related duties, for example sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counselling student in adjustment and academic problems.
- Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by Ministry and school regulations
- Performs certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counselling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9.30am-3.45pm
Hourly rate: $25 - $30/hour
J. Addison School is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your resume through Jobs@jaddisonschool.com for review. Accommodation is provided upon request during the hiring process. We will not utilize artificial intelligence for screening, assessing or selecting applicants. However, our team member will reach out only to shortlisted candidates for interviews. We appreciate all applications. For more information, please visit us at J. Addison School website: https://jaddisonschool.com/