Assistant Homeroom Teacher

Reporting directly to the school Principal, the Elementary School Teacher responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in preparing lesson plans with clear objectives that follow Ontario curriculum standards and beyond.
• Assist in preparing range plan, unit plans, and homework materials.
• Assist in teaching a full range of subject areas, including English (reading, writing, and oral communication), Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, and Islamic Education.
• Supervise students during classes and at other times during the school day, including breaks.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Discuss students’ progress and concerns with parents and administrators.
• Prepare for and attend parent-teacher interviews and other functions including extracurricular activities.
• Maintain appropriate standards of behaviour, mutual respect, and safety within the classroom.
• Formal and informal ongoing assessment of students, including report cards, progress reports, and marking.
• Integrate social responsibility and kindness into daily teaching and routines.
• Organize the classroom and learning resources and create displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and presenting differentiated lessons that cater to the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
• Motivate students with enthusiastic, imaginative class activities.
• Assist in preparing, marking, and providing feedback to facilitate positive student development.
• Work collaboratively with others to plan and coordinate work.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Teachers’ College certification is an asset.
• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience.
• Friendly, nurturing, attentive, and respectful characteristics.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.
• Good presentation, communication, interpersonal, and pragmatic skills.
• Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards, and attention to detail.