Contract Period: October 6 to November 25, 2026
Who We Are
Laurus is an educational and recreational organization dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences for children. Through our school-based and extracurricular programs, we partner with schools and community organizations to deliver engaging activities that foster curiosity, creativity, language development, and personal growth.
Our team is passionate about providing high-quality programming in a safe, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.
About The Position
Laurus is seeking a passionate and engaging
Italian Language Instructor to teach introductory Italian to students in
Grades 3 and 4.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and creating a fun, interactive learning environment that encourages language development and cultural appreciation.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Italian language lessons for Grades 3 and 4.
- Foster students’ speaking, listening, reading, and basic writing skills in Italian.
- Create an interactive and inclusive classroom environment through games, songs, storytelling, and other age-appropriate activities.
- Adapt lessons to students’ varying learning styles and abilities.
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and well-managed classroom environment.
- Communicate with the Laurus team regarding attendance, scheduling, and program-related matters.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Italian (spoken and written).
- Experience teaching Italian and working with elementary-aged children is considered a strong asset.
- Background in education, languages, linguistics, or a related field is an asset.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Energetic, reliable, organized, and professional.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
What We Offer
- A fixed-term contract of 1 hour a week every Tuesday from October 6 to November 25, 2026.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- The opportunity to inspire young learners through language and culture.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students’ educational journey.
If you are passionate about teaching and enjoy making language learning fun and engaging for children, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your résumé along with a brief summary of your teaching experience and Italian language proficiency.
