Qualified French Elementary and Secondary Teacher

HWDSB Invites Qualified French Teachers for the Elementary & Secondary Occasional List

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement, and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all.

Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co‑creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee(s) well‑being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

HWDSB is an anglophone school board that offers two French programs. Our Core French program begins in Grade 4, with approximately 40 minutes of instruction per class per day. Our French Immersion program begins in Grade 1, with students receiving a minimum of approximately 85 per cent of instruction in French. In French Immersion, Core English instruction begins in Grade 2.

Our FI program continues into secondary at 2 sites, we offer a wide range of courses including Math, Science, Geography and History. The FI program at HWDSB is a growing program with sites across the district.

Candidates must be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (in good standing). New graduates pending OCT certification are welcome to apply! French as a Second Language, Part 1 or equivalent and native‑like French fluency are required, along with strong English skills. Y our application package must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Practicum Assessments or Principal Evaluations
• Copy of Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification (where possible) – please update in the qualification area.

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