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TFS is a leading independent educational institution that has been instrumental in the shaping of today’s Canada, as the first French immersion school in the country and pioneer of bilingualism. We are an extremely diverse community that sets out to develop multilingual critical thinkers who celebrate difference, transcend borders and strive for the betterment of humankind. Throughout our history, TFS students have been characterized by their academic ambition, as well as by their determination to acquire an international perspective on local and global affairs.

In pursuit of this mission, TFS recruits excellent educators who are deeply committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, and who also share our passion for the all-round development of students as accomplished individuals and responsible citizens. Our teachers benefit from exceptional professional learning opportunities and a very competitive compensation package.

TFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and all of our staff and volunteers are expected to undergo child protection screening.

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement.

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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  • What we look for in our teachers

     
    • Academic qualifications and teaching credentials
    • Strong French or English language skills (where required), with bilingual skills (French-English) preferred
    • Ability to share subject knowledge with enthusiasm, inspire a love of learning and encourage students’ personal growth
    • Familiarity with trends in education and technology
    • Leadership and curriculum development skills
    • Recognition of, and respect for, pluralism and individual differences
    • Dedicated team player who will contribute to TFS’ mission

  • What we offer our teachers

     
    • A stimulating work environment and the opportunity to deliver an enriched curriculum
    • The opportunity to work with colleagues from a variety of multicultural backgrounds
    • Students from diverse backgrounds who are intellectually curious and relish a challenging program
    • Extensive professional development opportunities
    • A competitive compensation/benefits package, including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
    • Superior working conditions
    • A beautiful, scenic campus in Toronto with historic buildings alongside state-of-the-art facilities and a wooded ravine
    • A well-established and welcoming campus for elementary students in Mississauga on the outskirts of Toronto

    If you are a qualified educator with superior teaching skills, a demonstrated commitment to co-curricular activities and the development of the whole child, please contact us to explore teaching opportunities at TFS. We may not have an immediate opening, but we are interested in speaking with you.

  • What we look for in our administration team members


    Our administration staff is chosen for the breadth and depth of their knowledge and skills and their determination to keep TFS at the forefront of teaching and learning. Occasionally, openings come up on our administrative team, in our branches or in the business office, admissions, advancement and alumni relations, human resources, IT, and marketing and communications departments.

Career Opportunities

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  • TFS Foundation - Senior Development Officer


    Position: Permanent 
    Position Type: Full time 
    Branch: TFS Foundation
    Location: 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Start Date: Juillet 2024


    About the position:

    TFS Foundation is mid-way through their Thriving Futures campaign and is seeking a Senior Development Officer to play an important role focused on major gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and the annual giving strategy. 

    Reporting to the Senior Director, Philanthropy, the Senior Development Officer will bring excellent relationship building and management skills to support them as they engage with volunteers, families, students, faculty and staff in support of the fundraising activities of the foundation. 

    In this role, the Senior Development Officer will support the President, Senior Director and volunteers in their major gift fundraising efforts, while also managing a small portfolio of prospects. With previous experience working in a major gift and/or campaign environment and supporting activity from identification to solicitation and stewardship, the Senior Development Officer will play a key role creating personalized stewardship plans, executing cultivation events and supporting the campaign launch. 

    The Senior Development Officer will bring strong communication, organization and project management skills that will guide them as they also manage peer-to-peer fundraising and participate in the development of the strategy for annual giving campaigns, working closely with colleagues who will deploy the strategy. 

    Although fluency in French would be considered an asset, it is not a requirement for this position. At TFS Foundation, staff are working full-time in the office, with some flexibility to work from home on a project basis from time to time. 
      
    Key Duties and responsibilities
     
    Leadership, Annual Giving and Mini Campaigns 
     
    • Support volunteer committees with all aspects of mini campaigns (peer-to-peer fundraising), including personally following up with potential donors, supporting volunteers in their approaches, coordinating meetings, and providing campaign updates. 
    • Analyse donor giving histories and patterns to identify, cultivate, and solicit potential new donors.
    • Help identify and develop opportunities for engagement with mid-level donors.
    • Apply excellent written communication skills to write scripts and marketing collateral to support volunteers as they solicit donors, and work with marketing colleagues to create dynamic and compelling documents.
    • Manage a portfolio of annual prospects and donors ($5,000 to $50,000).
    • Ensure maintenance of up-to-date prospect and donor records in Raiser's Edge.
    • Track and report on the revenue of all annual, leadership, and mini campaigns, ensuring final goals are being met.
    • Contribute to annual planning and strategy development of the annual giving program.
    • Formulate innovative new tactics for engaging with and securing mid-level donors.
    • Ensure the Head of School and other academic leadership are briefed, coached, and supported in their work on behalf of the TFS Foundation. 
     
    Major Gift & Campaign Support 
    • Provide support to the President of the Foundation and the Senior Director, Philanthropy with major gift activities, including prospect research, preparing for senior volunteer and donor meetings, and tracking pertinent donor activities. 
    • Prepare communication with donors, volunteers, and colleagues, such as biographical profiles, briefing notes for meetings, meeting agendas, letters, reports, and presentation proposals.
    • Prepare gift agreements and ensure all terms committed to are satisfied.
    • Contribute to campaign strategy and execution of all major campaign milestones, including launches, donor cultivation events, and gift and goal celebrations. 
     
    Donor Recognition & Stewardship 
    • Lead the stewardship and recognition program for the upcoming comprehensive campaign to ensure the program tactics act as incentive for new principal and major gift support, while also ensuring the successful retention and renewal of all donors. This will require: o creating and adhering to a stewardship matrix; 
    • developing a naming and recognition opportunity inventory, a calendar of activities, and a variety of donor events.
    • Ensure adherence to all Foundation policies and contribute to the review and revision of policies, including those related to naming and gift acceptance.
    • Effectively steward lead annual giving donors to support renewal and identify major giving potential.
    • Develop a systematic plan, process and content for stewardship reporting and other collateral.
    • Write clear and compelling content for highly personalized stewardship.
    • Prepare materials for meetings of the Gift Acceptance Committee, TFSF Board of Directors and other committees as necessary. 
     
    Other 
    • Manage occasional contract employees. 
    • Assist with and attend institutional events as needed.
    • Contribute to departmental planning and goal setting, and track and evaluate progress against key performance indicators. 
     
    Who we are looking for

    We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement. The ideal candidate profile is as follows:
    • Demonstrated, progressive experience working with individual donors, volunteers and organizational leaders in a major gift or capital campaign fundraising environment with experience personally soliciting donations of $10,000+. 
    • Knowledge and experience of stewardship and donor recognition best practices with the proven ability to develop highly personalized stewardship plans.
    • Familiarity with annual giving, peer-to-peer fundraising and event planning.
    • Ability to review data, research, and identify potential annual, mid-level, and major gift prospects.
    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write for a variety of audiences.
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships with a variety of constituents.
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple projects and timelines in an environment with shifting priorities.
    • Demonstrated skills in time management, organization, and attention to detail.
    • Proven ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, take initiative, and respect the confidentiality of sensitive information and materials.
    • Strong project management skills with experience in work-back scheduling.
    • Experience in Raiser’s Edge/NXT or equivalent donor database, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
    • Previous experience in an independent school or education fundraising environment is an asset.
    • Proficiency in French and/or Mandarin is an asset. 
     
    What we offer 

    TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of: 
    • A competitive compensation
    • An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP from the first day of employment
    • Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off 
    • A stimulating working environment
    • Multiple professional development opportunities
    • A rewarding career where you can make a difference
     
    TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

    If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

    Effective for the 2023-24 school year, TFS highly recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all members of the community. New employees may share their vaccination status with the Human Resources Department upon the start of their employment if they so choose.

    KCI Search + Talent has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Toronto French School (TFS) for more information about this opportunity, please contact Jill Anderson, Senior Consultant, KCI Search + Talent by email at TFS@kcitalent.com.

    All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. Interested candidates should send resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by July 17, 2024.

  • PE/JR - Learning Specialist


    Position: Long Term Occasional (1 - year contract)
    Position Type: Full Time, Monday to Friday
    Language of Instruction: Bilingual (French and English)
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 
    Branch: La P’tite école and Junior School  
    Start Date: September 2024
     
     
     
    About the position:
     
    Reporting to the Executive Director of the Learning Forum, and under the day-to-day supervision of the Principal of the P’tite École and Junior School, you will work closely with the existing programs and activities of the Learning Forum at the P’tite École and Junior School. Your responsibilities will include:
     
    • Provide support to students with identified and unidentified learning needs, and assist them in developing effective learning strategies to optimize academic success
    • Provide professional development sessions and workshops with and for teachers, to promote best practices in teaching and social emotional learning
    • Work closely with, and provide support to, faculty in the delivery of a variety of teaching and learning strategies that promote best practices for all students and that further the understanding of the unique learning needs of identified students
    • Model and co-teach to help implement effective learning strategies through differentiation
    • Monitor academic progress of students with learning needs and maintain an accurate log of student contacts, and home and school communication
    • Assist in the preparation and sharing of Learning Support Plans from psycho-educational assessments
    • Participate in a variety of meetings and discussions related to student progress and academic concerns, and help prepare for transitions between grade levels and branches
    • Liaise regularly and effectively with all constituent groups regarding these students: classroom teachers, other Learning Specialists, consulting psychologist or psycho-ed, principal and/or delegate, students and their parents;
    • Provide learning skills lessons and workshops for P’tite École students on a variety of topics related to academic success, such as study skills, test preparation and classroom learning strategies
    • Staying up-to-date with new research and practices on effective teaching and learning strategies across the curriculum.
    • Create and maintain partnerships with learning institutions for research and the development of teachers professional learning and instructional practices
     
    Who we are looking for:
     
    We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement. The ideal candidate profile is as follows:
     
    • Bilingual: Excellent level in French and English and ability to teach in French and English
    • Certified teacher (OCT or equivalent) with a Master degree in education
    • Additional qualification in Special Education (part 1, 2 and Specialist Designation) is required
    • Training in Literacy and/or Numeracy instruction and remediation 
    • Training in psychology and/or psychoeducation and communication
    • Combined master's degree in mental health with a program in organization of health and social services
    • Experience in teaching strategies to support teachers regarding social-emotional needs as well as academic support
    • Relevant classroom experience teaching young students with identified learning needs
    • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Year (PYP) Program and its mission
    • Excellent French and English skills (oral and written) required
    • Knowledge of current educational research on best practices, differentiated instruction and curriculum integration of information technology in the classroom.
    • Excellent adaptability
     
    What we offer:
     
    TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of: 
     
    • A competitive compensation
    • An attractive group insurance package and participation in a RRSP plan or OTPP 
    • Generous vacation policy and additional paid time off 
    • A stimulating working environment
    • Multiple professional development opportunities
    • A rewarding career where you can make a difference
     
    TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

    If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

    Effective for the 2023-24 school year, TFS highly recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all members of the community. New employees may share their vaccination status with the Human Resources Department upon the start of their employment if they so choose.

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. Please use the candidate portal through the link provided

CONTACT US – HUMAN RESOURCES

Ghita Laghrabli
Recruitment Specialist
Phone: 416-484-6980 ext. 4374
glaghrabli@tfs.ca

Guylaine Frigon
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Phone: 416-484-6980 ext. 4329
gfrigon@tfs.ca

Please do not email us your résumé; be sure to use the link provided in the job descriptions.

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