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At the Ottawa Jewish Community School, we collectively work to support our mission to provide an integrated trilingual General, French and Judaic Studies education that is comprehensive and academically challenging. Our commitment to educational excellence and Jewish tradition teaches our students to maximize their academic, social, physical and spiritual potentials. At the Ottawa Jewish Community School, education instills a strong sense of identity, preparedness for higher education and a commitment to responsible living guided by Jewish ethics and values. Please see the job postings below and contact us if you think you’d like to join The OJCS faculty.

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Senior Office Administrator (Full-Time, One-Year Contract)
The Ottawa Jewish Community School is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Office Administrator to join our administrative team on a one-year contract, with the opportunity of extension. This position is designed to enhance the efficiency of school operations by providing vital administrative support, with a focus on scheduling, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing both routine processes and dynamic, day-to-day school needs.


Position Overview
This full-time, one-year contract role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about efficient school operations. You will support faculty, students, and administrative staff by ensuring smooth daily logistics, managing key processes, and helping maintain compliance with school and Ministry requirements. This person will work in conjunction with the Front Office Assistant to coordinate efforts and ensure seamless front office operations.


Qualifications

  • 3 + years of experience in administration, preferably in a school or educational setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and digital tools for communication and scheduling.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Ministry compliance documentation is an asset.
  • Proficiency in English is required; the ability to communicate in French and/or Hebrew is a strong asset.

 

Interested candidates that meet the above criteria should click here to download the full job description and follow the application instructions therein.

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a full-time Special Education Resource Teacher for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year (late August 2025 – March/April 2026, maternity leave contract). The candidate we move forward with will:

  • Offer support with tracking student progress and helping teachers to personalize learning for each student;
  • Offering teachers support with identifying and accommodating students with learning needs;
  • Provide coaching to teachers who offer direct instruction to students who require gifted programming and/or remediation (K-8), as well as monitoring student progress;
  • Working in partnership with parents to arrange supports and assessments for students;
  • Reading psycho-educational assessments, and other assessments, when needed;
  • Participating in IEP meetings with In-School Team and parents;
  • Supporting teachers with planning and carrying out accommodations and modified programming for their students;
  • Providing behaviour management intervention;
  • Assisting with Executive Functioning lagging skills;
  • Locating and providing resources for classroom teachers;
  • And more – please click below for full job description..

Qualifications for Position:

  • Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification
  • Qualified to teach in the Primary, Junior and/or Intermediate divisions in accordance with Ministry of Education Regulations
  • Special Education Part 3 or equivalent qualifications
  • Master Degree in Special Education an asset
  • +2 years experience with offering resource support

Interested candidates that meet the above criteria should click here to download the full job description and follow the application instructions therein.

Front Office Assistant job posting coming soon

(check back in a few days)

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking Occasional Teachers, Kindergarten – Grade 8, to teach General Studies, French Studies and Jewish Studies. The candidates we move forward with will:

  • Be a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school;
  • Hold a Bachelor of Education and/or Master of Education;
  • Have experience working with Primary, Junior and/or Intermediate Divisions;
  • Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification is considered an asset;
  • Maintain a well managed classroom and positive learning environment in line with
    our school’s philosophy;
  • Be punctual, energetic and motivated;
  • Up-to-date Police Record Check.

Interested candidates that meet the above criteria should click here to download the full job description and follow the application instructions therein.

We’re always interested in hearing from superstar educators and facilitators.  If you think you’d make a great addition to the OJCS team please email your resume and a note telling us why, to teach@theojcs.ca