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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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Reading & Writing Resource Teacher - P/T

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a Part-Time Reading & Writing Resource Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. The candidate we move forward with will the following criteria:

Bachelor of Education required
Qualified to teach in the Primary and Junior divisions in accordance with Ministry of Education Regulations;
Special Education Specialist and/or Reading Specialist AQs (or equivalent) are desired;
Ontario College of Teachers’ Certificate of Qualification;
Providing direct instruction to students who require resource support primarily in Reading and Writing (K-4);
Thorough understanding and experience teaching through the lens of the ‘Science of Reading’ required;
Working knowledge of Orton-Gillingham-based programs (Barton system or equivalent), as well as Structured Word Inquiry knowledge, an asset;
Helping teachers plan and carry out accommodations and modified programming for their students in accordance with their IEPs;
Weekly meetings with the Director of Special Education and collaborating on developing programming for the students requiring resource and enrichment support;
Locating resources for classroom teachers;
Collaborating with teachers regarding their students and suggesting strategies and interventions, as well as modeling lessons with accommodations in mind;
Writing resource report cards;
Providing students with a ‘Quiet Room’ for assessments and classwork

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

Occasional Teachers (multiple positions available)

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

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