Elementary Core​/Homeroom Teacher - Kindergarten - Grade 6

Overview

St-Laurent Academy is a dynamic and inspiring, JK to Grade 12, Private School located in Ottawa, Ontario. We are growing significantly, recently purchasing a new school space in the beautiful Rockcliffe/Lindenlea neighbourhood, and are currently accepting applications for full-time:
Core/Homeroom Elementary Teachers.

Specifically, we are recruiting for an additional Grade 5 Homeroom/Core Teacher
. This is a full time, full contract position that we see carrying on through, as we continue to expand, into the 2026 - 2027 year. The focus in on the Grade 5 core subjects:
English Language Arts, Math & Social Studies. This role does include 1 Grade 6 Social Studies class, 2x per week.

Our classrooms are never more than 15 students and are well supported with technology and the necessary educational/pedagogical tools, as well as by the Principal and Head of Resource.

NOTE:
Individuals applying for this role MUST live in Ottawa and/or the Ottawa area or are in the process of relocating within the month.

• Must be eligible to work in Ontario.
• Ontario Teaching Certification (OCT) in good standing.
  
  Note:
  
  equivalent certification is accepted, with the confirmation that the candidate is and/or will be applying for OCT standing.
• Excellent classroom management, organization, and planning skills.
• Excellent oral, written, communication, and presentation skills in English.
• Computer literacy: proficient and knowledgeable with all Google Suite products (Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets) Microsoft Office (Excel), and Smart-board Technology.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Understands the needs of students and goes beyond the call of duty.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, administration, and parents.
• Flexible, with an ability to manage to change strategies, environments, and needs.
• Core characteristics with regards to kindness, patience, creativity, positive energy and a love for teaching is essential.

• Ability to communicate in French (required for our JK-SK Programs).
• Experience in a private/independent school.
• Experience/Education in Special Education is valued highly.
• Coaching and leadership experiences (the Arts, Sports, Clubs, etc.) are important.
• Experience with the Barton Reading & Spelling Program and/or Orton-Gillingham-based tools.

• Competitive salary with additional annual bonus components.
• Benefits include group health insurance (after 180 days of employment).
• Self-directed RRSP (with employer contribution after 1 year of employment).
• Additional week vacation during March/Spring Break (2 weeks), in addition to regular vacation time, stat holidays and extra days that the school provides to support teacher wellness.
• Maternity leave top-up.
• Ability to participate in school trips and adventurous outings.
• Ability to coach a team and/or run a specific, specialized club in addition to the regular schedule, with additional remuneration provided.

The school follows the traditional school year calendar from early September through late June.

Our high school is per semester.