Position Description

PCS Part-Time Elementary French Teacher

• Pickering Christian School  Ajax, ON
• Part-time School year Contract 
• Salary commensurate with experience 

Organization: 

Pickering Christian School is a Christian Elementary school (JK - Grade 8) that has been in operation for over 30 years in the Durham Region.  Our mission at PCS is focused on “educating the whole child” in a Bible-based environment while developing students who exhibit Christ-like attributes, ownership, mastery, innovation and future ready skills.  Due to the influence and contact with students, potential employment requires that the position be filled by an individual who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is an active member of an evangelical church. If you are interested in joining our team and becoming a part of the community here at PCS, please spend some time on our website, www.pickeringcs.on.ca, in order to get to know more about us.  

Contract Position - September 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (with the possibility of yearly extension)

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (preferred)  

Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking a Part-time (.5 FTE - 2.5 days) Elementary French Teacher to join our team.  The French Teacher will be responsible for teaching Grade 4 through 8 French classes following the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday (preferable), 8:00am - 2:30pm. Depending on the candidate, part-time work suiting the schedule of the candidate could be considered.  

Job Requirements:

• Teacher certification (OCT) or equivalent
• Qualified to teach Elementary French
• Fluent in all aspects of French Language
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English
• Minimum experience of 1 year working with children aged 4 - 13 years old, in a classroom setting
• Have knowledge of/or experience with the CEFR French Standards
• Have knowledge of/or experience with the AIM curriculum
• Professional, mature, warm, patient, and nurturing
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with confidence
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to teach in both large and small groups
• Creativity and independence in lesson planning
• Participation in staff meetings and professional development, as well as school events and fundraisers, as requested

Educational Setting:

• Diverse student population
• Responsive teaching environment that encourages creativity and self-direction
• Excellent resources

To apply, please send a cover letter, your personal faith testimony and philosophy of Christian Education, resumé and references to Mr. David Park at dpark@pickeringcs.on.ca