North York Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic ESL teacher to deliver one Ontario secondary school ESL credit course to a small group of students. The successful candidate will provide engaging, student-centered instruction and support English language development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Employment Term
November 16, 2026 - January 28, 2027.
No classes during the school break from December 21, 2026 to January 8, 2027.
About North York Academy
North York Academy is an Ontario Ministry-inspected independent secondary school serving local and international students. We provide a supportive and personalized learning environment with small class sizes, allowing teachers to offer individualized support.
Responsibilities
· Deliver one Ontario secondary school ESL credit course in accordance with the applicable Ontario curriculum.
· Prepare lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and instructional materials.
· Assess students’ English proficiency and adapt instruction to their learning needs.
· Provide ongoing feedback, mark student work, and complete final evaluations and grade reporting.
· Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student learning records.
· Communicate effectively with students, families, and school administration as required.
· Foster an inclusive, engaging, and supportive classroom environment.
Teaching Schedule
· Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
· In-person teaching at North York Academy.
· Schedule follows the school calendar.
Qualifications
· Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), preferably at the secondary school level.
· Knowledge of Ontario ESL curriculum, assessment, and reporting practices.
· Classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
· Experience working with international students and English language learners is an asset.
· Proficiency in Vietnamese is considered a strong asset.
Salary
CAD $35 per instructional hour, with an estimated total of approximately 100 instructional hours and an anticipated compensation package of CAD $3,500 for the entire course.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates are invited to submit a brief cover email and résumé to:
Mr. Demo Aliferis, Principal, Demosthenes.aliferis@nyatoronto.ca
