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Occasional and Permanent Contract Teaching at the TDSB

The TDSB invites applications from qualified candidates to apply for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, for consideration for our Elementary and/or Secondary Teaching Eligible to Hire (ETH) Lists and Occasional Teaching (OT).

What are the Occasional Teaching (OT) Opportunities at the TDSB

The TDSB hires Occasional Teachers (OT) to our OT roster based on system needs. Currently, we are hiring for the 2026/2027 school year.

NEW RECRUITMENT CHANGE: To be considered for employment as an Occasional Teacher, you must successfully complete the Pre-Selection process.

If you have applied before May 22, 2026 and have not been contacted by our team for an interview or offered a position, your previous application is inactive as of May 22, 2026. Please note that only applications submitted through this new process will be considered moving forward.

This Pre-Selection process includes:

• Initial screening of OCT qualifications
• OT and/or ETH Interview
• Reference check

If you successfully complete the Pre-Selection process, you will be considered for future employment as an Occasional Teacher. Occasional Teaching job offers for the 2026/2027 school year will be made from September 2026 onwards based on system needs. Pre-selected candidates must confirm their availability each month to remain eligible.

• To apply for Elementary OT and/or the ETH List, you must have one of the Qualifications of Primary, Junior or Intermediate Divisions on your OCT.
• To apply for Secondary OT List, you must have one of the Qualifications of Intermediate and Senior Divisions on your OCT. In order to apply for the Secondary ETH List, you must have both Intermediate and Senior Qualifications on your OCT.

NOTE: Those candidates who have qualifications in the priority teaching areas (i.e. French, Special Education, Technology/Trades, Indigenous) may be fast tracked through the pre-selection process.

Once you been offered and accepted employment for the 26/27 OT roster, candidates may be offered the following types of assignments:

• Daily Occasional Teacher
  Day-to-day assignments replacing an absent teacher
• Long-Term Occasional (LTO) Assignments
  Longer-term placements filling extended absences

Daily Occasional Pay Rates (Effective September 1, 2025)

(Elementary – ETFO | Secondary – OSSTF)

• 0–100 days worked: $289.52 per day (ETFO) $286.28 (OSSTF)
• Over 100 days worked: $299.05 per day

How do I become Eligible for a Permanent Contract Teacher Position

The Eligible to Hire (ETH) list qualifies you to apply for permanent contract teaching positions at the TDSB which are posted directly to this list. You do not have to be an Occasional Teacher to be on the ETH list. You can indicate this preference on your application.

Note: If you are an Elementary Occasional Teacher with French qualifications you will need to pass both the oral and written French fluency tests to be added to the ETH list.

Compensation for contract teaching roles will be outlined in individual job postings and will align with the applicable collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Candidates in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers are preferred. For those who do not have a teaching degree, in certain circumstances the Board may apply to the Ministry of Education for a Letter of Permission in order to meet its programming needs.
• To apply for Elementary OT and/or the ETH List, you must have one of the Qualifications of Primary, Junior or Intermediate Divisions on your OCT.
• To apply for Secondary OT List, you must have one of the Qualifications of Intermediate and Senior Divisions on your OCT. In order to apply for the Secondary ETH List, you must have both Intermediate and Senior Qualifications on your OCT.

NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide a valid and accurate Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) number. Errors or discrepancies may result in the application being disqualified from the selection process. Please ensure that the names you provide on your application match your names on the OCT Registry.

How Do I Apply to be an Occasional and Permanent Contract Teacher

All applicants must complete a new application for consideration. Applications are open for the 2026/2027 school year.

Your application must include the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressed to Talent Acquisition)
• Résumé (maximum two pages)
• Copies of practice teaching reports and/or teacher evaluation reports. (Reference letters can be provided in lieu of evaluation reports)
• Teaching References (must be supervisory references)

What Happens After I Apply?

• You'll receive a confirmation email after submitting your application. Only complete applications will be considered for the recruitment process.
• All applications for this posting will remain active for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants are advised to apply for Pre-Selection as early as possible to be considered for current or future employment.
• Selection for an interview is based on the applicant’s submission in reference to the TDSB system needs for the school year.
• Successful candidates may be Pre-Selected to join our Occasional Teacher roster, with daily assignment restrictions aligned with their OCT qualifications and the Board's areas of need.

• Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. While we may not be able to move forward with every application, candidates will be considered based on system needs.

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.

TDSB uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including the initial review of applications. These tools operate based on predefined criteria and do not make final hiring decisions. If you have questions or concerns about the use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact tdsbcareers@tdsb.on.ca.