Elementary School Teacher - OCT certified

Elementary Homeroom Teacher

Sathya Sai School of Toronto – Canada

Location - Scarborough, ON

Contract Position - August 24, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Sathya Sai School of Toronto is an independent elementary school (JK–Grade 8) operating in accordance with Ontario Ministry of Education requirements for private schools. The school offers a structured academic program with clear expectations, high student engagement, and a supportive parent community. The school has consistently received a 10/10 rating from the Fraser Institute since 2006.

We are seeking an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) for a homeroom position. The successful candidate will deliver the Ontario curriculum across core subject areas and maintain a well-organized, focused classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction in Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies aligned with the Ontario curriculum
• Deliver Arts as part of the core program.
• Develop student skills in reading comprehension, written communication, and mathematical problem-solving
• Monitor student progress using established assessment tools (Raz-Plus, Knowledgehook, Acadience)
• Maintain assessment, evaluation, and reporting aligned with Growing Success.
• Establish clear classroom routines, efficient transitions, and consistent behaviour expectations.
• Communicate regularly with parents and collaborate with staff
• Fulfill supervision duties, including dismissal and playground duty

Instructional Approach

• Instruction is aligned with the Ontario curriculum across the core subject areas.
• In Language, students build reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and oral communication skills, supported by resources such as Raz-Plus.
• In Mathematics, the focus is on problem-solving, reasoning, and conceptual understanding, with ongoing feedback supported by tools such as Knowledgehook.
• In Science and Social Studies, students learn through inquiry, discussion, and application of ideas to meaningful contexts.

Student progress is monitored on an ongoing basis through a combination of observation, student work, and assessment tools such as Acadience. Instruction is adjusted to respond to student needs.

School and Program

• Students are motivated, respectful, and consistently on-task
• Clear, school-wide expectations for behaviour and routines
• Supportive and engaged parent community
• Weekly staff collaboration and structured academic program
• Five prep periods per week, consistent with Ontario schedules

Our environment allows teachers to focus on instruction and academic growth.

Human Values Program

Teachers deliver a daily structured Human Values period focused on student responsibility, self-regulation, and respectful behaviour. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience teaching the Ontario curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a classroom

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the junior level
• Familiarity with Raz-Plus, Knowledgehook, Acadience, or similar tools
• Strong classroom management and organization
• Effective communication with parents and colleagues

Compensation

• Salary range of $48,000 to $52,000

· Extended health and dental benefits, along with employer RRSP contribution and matching of up to 2%, available with a full-year contract offer following the initial contract period

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• OCT number
• Two professional references
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (or willingness to obtain)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $48,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Member in good standing with Ontario College of Teachers (required)

Work Location: In person