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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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The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a Development Director, in a half-time, permanent position, to generate funds on an annual basis to ensure the sustainability of the school.

Reporting directly to the Head of School, the candidate we move forward with will be responsible for implementation of all aspects of the Annual Giving Program with a significant focus on Individual Major Gifts.  The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experiences:

  • A minimum of three years of progressive responsibility in a development role, ideally a private school environment or other Jewish non-profit organization.
  • A sincere passion for Jewish education and its comprehensive benefits to students, families and the community at large.
  • Relationship building – proven and sustained success building and maintaining trusted relationships with key stakeholders and the ability to interact with multiple constituencies.
  • Effective communication – excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Decision-making – the ability to make sound databased judgments.
  • Teamwork/collaboration – demonstrated success in ensuring teamwork and collaboration for high performing teams in a culture of accountability and discipline.
  • Visioning – demonstrates innovation, creativity and a commitment to
    excellence.
  • And more…

Click here to download the full job requirements and description.  Interested applicants who meet all the criteria should follow the application instructions therein.

The OJCS is currently seeking a full-time primary French Studies teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The candidate we move forward with will::

  • Be fluent in French (oral and written communication) and be committed to providing an immersive classroom setting;
  • Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum;
  • Utilize best instructional practices, methods, materials and technology;
  • Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods;
  • Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation for individual student needs and implement the recommendations from assessments featured in Individual Education Plans;
  • Be a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school;
  • Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities and be committed to professional growth;
  • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students;
  • Connect with and engage in student life;
  • Support student behaviour in alignment with the school philosophy.

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 qualified full-time, General Studies teacher (Junior Division / Grades 4-6). The candidates we move forward with will:

  • Be fluent in English (oral and written communication);
  • Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum;
  • Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods;
  • Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation for individual student needs and implement the recommendations from assessments featured in Individual Education Plans;
  • Be a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school;
  • Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities and be committed to professional growth;
  • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students;
  • Support student behavior guided by our school philosophy.

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, qualified, Primary/Junior Jewish Studies teacher who is responsible for teaching the Judaic and Hebrew curricula, which includes Hebrew language instruction, Tanakh, Israel, Chagim and t’fillah.  The candidates we move forward with will:

  • Be fluent in Hebrew and well-versed in Judaic Studies;
  • Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum;
  • Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods;
  • Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation for individual student needs and implement the recommendations from assessments featured in Individual Education Plans;
  • Be a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school;
  • Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities and be committed to professional growth;
  • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students;
  • Support student behaviour guided by our school philosophy.=

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

Posted April 27, 2023

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