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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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Development Officer (Part-Time, One-Year Contract)

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a Development Officer, part-time one-year contract, for the 2026-2027 school year. The Development Officer is responsible for supporting and implementing fundraising and development activities for OJCS, with a focus on donor stewardship, annual giving, and community engagement initiatives over the term of the contract. The candidate we move forward with will:

Supporting the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, including annual giving campaigns and targeted appeals
Managing and strengthening donor relationships through ongoing stewardship and engagement
Maintaining accurate donor records
Coordinating fundraising communications in collaboration with school leadership
Assisting with grant research, drafting, submission and reporting requirements
Supporting the planning and execution of fundraising events
Tracking donations and supporting the issuance of charitable tax receipts
Providing regular updates and reports on fundraising activity and progress
Supporting the development and implementation of donor recognition initiatives
Working with school leadership to identify new fundraising opportunities and community partnerships
Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum;

Who we are looking for:

Experience in roles involving relationship-building, client service, fundraising, community engagement, sales or similar people-focused work
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships
Experience engaging with community networks or stakeholder groups, and the ability to establish credibility within a community-based environment
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable working in a mission-driven environment and engaging with a diverse community
Proficiency with Google Suite, and experience with mail merge
Knowledge of Little Green Light (LGL), or similar fundraising software, is considered an asset

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

Full-Time French Studies Teacher

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is currently seeking a full-time (1.0) French Studies teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 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.

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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