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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-Canada’s International School is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.”

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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, diversity 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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  • Elementary Summer Teachers

    Position: Short Term Assignment
    Start & End Date: Monday August 17 to Friday August 28, 2020
    Hours of work: Between 8:30 am to 12:30  pm with a 15 minutes break, Monday to Friday-then Monday to Wednesday- 3 hours per morning.
    Method: E learning - TFS online platform
    Branch: Pk to Grade1 and/or Grade 2 to 4.
    Additional Information: The course is designed to further develop the child's everyday spoken language. Children will practise and learn  a variety of the French language components such as vocabulary and expressions relating to day-to-day topics.
    Who we are looking for
    This position is open to the teaching staff with the following profile: 
    • Certified teacher (OCT or equivalent) with a degree in education (B.Ed. or M.Ed.)
    • Experience as a Elementary French teacher
     
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require  accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     
     

  • COMMUNICATIONS - Assistant Communications Manager (Bilingual)

     
    Position: Permanent
    Position Type: Full time
    Languages: French / English (Bilingual)
    Hours of work: 9 am to 5 pm (with one-hour unpaid lunch), Monday to Friday
    Classification: Non-unionized
    Location: Remote work currently.  Office is located in Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Start Date: Immediate
     
    About the position
     
    Reporting to the Director, Community Engagement, you will work collaboratively with the marketing and communications team to help plan and manage marketing communications projects and initiatives, including social media, that will strengthen the TFS brand and engage the TFS community. As a bilingual professional, you will ensure that messaging in both French and English is sophisticated, accurate, and in the writing style of TFS.  You will be responsible for:
     
    • Writing and coordinating school messaging – including proofreading key correspondence to parents and staff that has been translated. Bilingual writing support could include social media posts, articles for the website, letters to the community, and writing for publications.
    • Acting as the social media community manager across all of our social channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube), developing a content calendar and strategies to meet the school’s objectives, ensuring that all messaging is aligned and reinforces the mission, vision, values, and motto, and maintaining regular tracking, reporting and analysis.
    • Providing consultation, communications counsel and support to Principals, the Foundation team, the PA and other internal stakeholders, to create compelling and engaging content that will bring to life TFS’ unique value propositions and build pride and engagement in the community. Content creation will include writing original content or requesting content; photography and videography at various school events; or gathering photos and video from staff.
    • Participating in a wide variety of long- and short-term projects which may be run by the communications team or where marketing input is needed.
    • Designing or working with previously designed publications/flyers/banners as needed.
    • Due to the nature of our work, you will be expected to attend events and initiatives across the campus and, less often, at the West Campus in Mississauga. Occasional evening or weekend work would be expected.
     
    What we offer
     
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
     
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development

    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:
     
    • Exceptional French and English skills (oral and written)
    • Post-secondary degree in Communications, English or French, Marketing, Journalism or Business. Post-graduate certificate in PR, digital media or communications, or translation, would be an asset.
    • 5-7 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications and public relations
    • Experience writing professionally in French (European) and English, with an understanding of how to refine communications to capture an institution’s voice and tone
    • Strong grammatical, editing and proofreading skills are required, with comfort in providing editing support for leaders in an organization
    • Experience using established and emerging social media channels for communications, customer service, and audience engagement, with demonstrated experience in content development, including writing for digital media
    • Experience managing a social media calendar, metrics and analytics
    • An eye for detail, extremely organized, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
    • A self-starter, receptive to challenges, who maintains a positive and professional attitude
    • Creative problem-solver who enjoys innovating and bringing fresh ideas to the team
    • Effectively manages time and thoughtfully thinks through how to bring a project to fruition
    • Able to focus in a vibrant, complex work environment

    Knowledge

    • A wordsmith who can write in English and French and capture the brand tone(s) and voice(s)
    • Effective writing skills including: creative writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills
    • A passion for effective storytelling
    • Knowledge of MS Office Suite, internet applications for social media (Sprout/Hootsuite), newsletter applications (Mailchimp) and print production
    • Comfortable creating digital content with working knowledge of major graphic design tools (i.e., Photoshop, InDesign), and video editing programs
    • Strong knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, as well as relevant strategies for each channel
    • Some experience taking and editing photos for social and digital use

    Interpersonal / Communications skills

    • A team player who likes to co-create with colleagues and jump in when additional support is required
    • Enjoys building relationships of trust across a diverse organization
    • Outgoing and comfortable attending events and networking internally
    • Brings a positive-solutions approach to his/her work
    • A professional who believes in the mission of the school
    • A person who has a high degree of integrity and is sensitive to confidentiality
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • General TFS posting

     
    As we are planning our recruitment for the 2020-2021 school year, we wanted to share this general invitation posting. 
    Although we may not have definitive openings at this moment in all branches, TFS will recruit for:
    ·       Certified teachers, on détachement or disponibilité for the PK to grade 6 levels homeroom teachers and specialist teachers (English, Physical Education, Arts, Music, IT Integration) in our P’tite Ecole, Junior and West Campus
    ·       Certified teachers, on détachement or disponibilité, for the College or for the Lycée (Secondary School with specialty in Math, Sciences, Language, Arts, Music, Physical Education etc.)
    TFS is looking for excellent pedagogues, deeply committed to the quality of teaching and learning but also passionate about the overall development of students as accomplished individuals and responsible citizens. 
     

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.

  • Junior School - Bilingual Branch Assistant

     
    Position: Permanent
    Position Type: Full time
    Languages: French / English (Bilingual)
    Hours of work: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with one hour of unpaid lunch), Monday to Friday
    Classification: B04
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Branch: Junior School (Grade 2-5)
    Start Date: August, 2020
     
    About the position
     
    This position provides administrative/clerical support to the Junior School.
     
    Reporting to the Principal and/or his delegates, (and working closely with the Branch Administrator) you will be responsible for:
     
    • Supporting the maintenance and updating of database system for the administrative operations of the branch ie: Report Cards, attendance and other projects when needed
    • Ensuring secure access to the building
    • Directing phone incoming calls to appropriate department
    • Handling First Aid and sick bay
    • Ensuring that the building is kept safe, clean and tidy, directing custodial staff reporting any concerns and following-up with custodians; Making sure that all common areas are tidy and clean at all times
    • Preparing the different calendars and updates in consultation with the Principal or delegate of the branch, and ensuring timely distribution
    • Assigning and keeping track of different budgets for purchasing, cheque requests, expenses reports, petty cash, credit card reconciliation, payroll time reports as needed
    • Participating in various activities to meet parents of the branch
    • Providing assistance to the Principal or delegate, in daily administration of the school as assigned
    • Other assignments as required
     
    What we offer
     
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
     
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development

    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:
     
    • Excellent French and English skills (oral and written)
    • Strong communication skills
    • Organized and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
    • Experience in an administrative office, ideally in a school setting
    • Calm and efficient
    • Great interpersonal skills

    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • La p'tite école - Childcare assistant [Part time - 8.00am - 11.00am]

    Position: One year
    Position Type: Part-time
    Hours of work:  8.00am - 11.00am, Monday to Friday
    Classification: C01
    Location: Toronto campus 
    Branch:La p’tite école(Age 2 – Grade 1) 
    Start Date: August, 2020
     
     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Branch Principal and/or her delegate, and working with classroom and resource teachers, you will be responsible for the following:
    • Assisting teachers
    • Helping teachers prep activities and materials that support lesson plans; posting on the bulletin boards
    • Participating in lessons, outings and field trips as needed
    • Supervising, engaging, guiding and providing in-class support to students alone or in groups as required by the teacher
    • Supervising and helping students during snack, lunch, bathroom, nap and recess time; getting ready before and after recess – clothes, shoes, etc. (Ability to bend, crouch, kneel)
    • Supervising recesses and accompanying classes to the ravine as needed.
    • Helping maintain a tidy, clean, healthy, safe and secure environment; monitoring students re. allergies (food, hand washing, etc.)
    • Monitoring student behavior and using positive discipline
    • Replacing in classrooms during meetings or teachers/ Educator’ s absences/ breaks.
    • Using appropriate language (reinforce French language) and interactions, modeling positive behavior
    • Maintaining a collaborative relationship with all stakeholders
    • Performing other related duties as assigned 
    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French skills (oral and written) - Native speaker would be an asset
    • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience with children (pre-school, primary and junior levels)
    • A clear Health and Vulnerable Sector check
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and diplomatic communication skills with students, parents and staff
    • Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
    • Independent and reliable team player, flexible with the ability to work in a demanding environment and to transition easily depending on the situation
    • Proven effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
    • Discretion
    • Trained as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) would be an asset
    • Valid First Aid/CPR Certification would be an asset
    • Valid Food Handler’s Certification would be an asset 
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • La p'tite école - Childcare assistant [Part time - 8.00am - 1pm]

    Position: One year
    Position Type: Part-time
    Hours of work:  8.00am - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday
    Classification: C01
    Location: Toronto campus 
    Branch:La p’tite école(Age 2 – Grade 1) 
    Start Date: August, 2020
     
     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Branch Principal and/or her delegate, and working with classroom and resource teachers, you will be responsible for the following:
    • Assisting teachers
    • Helping teachers prep activities and materials that support lesson plans; posting on the bulletin boards
    • Participating in lessons, outings and field trips as needed
    • Supervising, engaging, guiding and providing in-class support to students alone or in groups as required by the teacher
    • Supervising and helping students during snack, lunch, bathroom, nap and recess time; getting ready before and after recess – clothes, shoes, etc. (Ability to bend, crouch, kneel)
    • Supervising recesses and accompanying classes to the ravine as needed.
    • Helping maintain a tidy, clean, healthy, safe and secure environment; monitoring students re. allergies (food, hand washing, etc.)
    • Monitoring student behavior and using positive discipline
    • Replacing in classrooms during meetings or teachers/ Educator’ s absences/ breaks.
    • Using appropriate language (reinforce French language) and interactions, modeling positive behavior
    • Maintaining a collaborative relationship with all stakeholders
    • Performing other related duties as assigned 
    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French skills (oral and written), Native speaker would be an asset
    • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience with children (pre-school, primary and junior levels)
    • A clear Health and Vulnerable Sector check
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and diplomatic communication skills with students, parents and staff
    • Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
    • Independent and reliable team player, flexible with the ability to work in a demanding environment and to transition easily depending on the situation
    • Proven effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
    • Discretion
    • Trained as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) would be an asset
    • Valid First Aid/CPR Certification would be an asset
    • Valid Food Handler’s Certification would be an asset 
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     
     

  • La p'tite école - Educational Assistant [Part time 11am to 5pm]

    Position: One year
    Position Type: Part time
    Hours of work:  11.00am to 5pm,  Monday to Friday
    Classification: C01
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Branch:La p’tite école(Age 2 – Grade 1)
    Start Date: August, 2020
     
     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Principal and/or her delegate, as well as working with classroom and resource teachers, you will be responsible for: 
    • Assisting classroom and specialist teachers
    • Helping teachers prep activities and materials which support lesson plans
    • Posting on the bulletin boards
    • Participating in lessons, outings and field trips
    • Supervising, engaging, guiding and providing in-class support to students alone or in groups as required by the teacher
    • Communicating with classroom and Learning Forum teachers to ensure Learning Development Plans are followed
    • Supervising and helping students during snack, lunch, bathroom, nap and recess time; getting ready before and after recess – clothes, shoes, etc. (Ability to bend, crouch, kneel)
    • Helping maintain a tidy, clean, healthy, safe and secure environment; monitoring students re. allergies (food, hand washing, etc.)
    • Monitoring student behavior and using positive discipline
    • Replacing in the classroom during meetings (including Music Classes)
    • Supervising children during their lunch breaks whilst providing them with a secure environment
    • Supervising recesses and accompanying classes to the ravine as needed.
    • Collaborate with teachers and teacher assistants to support their use of technology in the delivery and assessment of French language learning specifically and all learnings throughout the school year
    • Collaborate with teachers and teacher assistants to support their use of technology for differentiation in the classroom throughout the school year
    • Using appropriate language (reinforce French language) and interactions, modeling positive behavior
    • Maintaining a collaborative relationship with all stakeholders
    • Coordinating with before and after school program providers as needed
    • Attending staff meetings and participating in in-house professional development
    • Ensuring safe pick up and drop-off for the after-school care 
    • Replace at the reception desk when needed or perform some other duties as assigned by principal or delegate.
    • Performing other related duties as assigned
     
    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Competitive compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
     
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French skills (oral and written), Native speaker would be an asset
    • Level B2 in English
    • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience with children (pre-school, primary and junior levels)
    • Be able to play one or more musical instruments or Experience in teaching music would be an asset
    • Administrative competences (Use of Google Doc, Able to replace at the reception desk for example)
    • A clear Health and Vulnerable Sector check
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and diplomatic communication skills with students, parents and staff
    • Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
    • Independent and reliable team player, flexible with the ability to work in a demanding environment and to transition easily depending on the situation
    • Proven effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
    • Discretion
    • Trained as an Earlier Childhood Educator or Teacher would be an asset
    • Valid First Aid/CPR Certification would be an asset
    • Valid Food Handler’s Certification would be an asset
    • Knowledge 
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • La p'tite école - Educational Assistant [Part time 8.30am to 11am]

    Position: One-year
    Position Type: Part time
    Hours of work:  8.30am to 11am,  Monday to Friday
    Classification: C01
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Branch:La p’tite école(Age 2 – Grade 1)
    Start Date: August, 2020
     
     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Principal and/or her delegate, as well as working with classroom and resource teachers, you will be responsible for: 
    • Assisting classroom and specialist teachers
    • Helping teachers prep activities and materials which support lesson plans
    • Posting on the bulletin boards
    • Participating in lessons, outings and field trips if needed
    • Supervising, engaging, guiding and providing in-class support to students alone or in groups as required by the teacher
    • Communicating with classroom and Learning Forum teachers to ensure Learning Development Plans are followed
    • Supervising and helping students during snack, lunch, bathroom, nap and recess time; getting ready before and after recess – clothes, shoes, etc. (Ability to bend, crouch, kneel)
    • Supervising recesses and accompanying classes to the ravine as needed.
    • Helping maintain a tidy, clean, healthy, safe and secure environment; monitoring students re. allergies (food, hand washing, etc.)
    • Monitoring student behavior and using positive discipline
    • Replacing in the classroom during meetings
    • Supervising children during their lunch breaks whilst providing them with a secure environment
    • Supervising recesses and accompanying teachers to the ravine for supervision, as needed
    • Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology in the delivery and assessment of French language learning specifically and all learnings throughout the school year
    • Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology for differentiation in the classroom throughout the school year
    • Using appropriate language (reinforce French language) and interactions, modeling positive behavior
    • Maintaining a collaborative relationship with all stakeholders
    • Coordinating with before and after school program providers as needed
    • Participating in in-house professional development as requested
    • Ensuring safe pick up and drop-off for the after-school care
    • Performing other related duties as assigned

     
    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Competitive compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
     
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French skills (oral and written), Native speaker an asset
    • Level B2 in English
    • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience with children (pre-school, primary and junior levels)
    • A clear Health and Vulnerable Sector check
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and diplomatic communication skills with students, parents and staff
    • Strong work ethic and effective time management skills
    • Independent and reliable team player, flexible with the ability to work in a demanding environment and to transition easily depending on the situation
    • Proven effective conflict resolution and problem solving skills
    • Discretion
    • Trained as an Earlier Childhood Educator or Teacher would be an asset
    • Valid First Aid/CPR Certification would be an asset
    • Valid Food Handler’s Certification would be an asset
    • Knowledge 
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • La p'tite école - Social Skills Consultant

    Position : Long Term occasional replacement
    Position Type : Part time
    Location : Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 
    Branch :La p’tite école (Age 2 – Grade 1) 
    Start Date : August 2020
     
    About the position : 
     
    This position provides behavioral and social-emotions skills training and supports children and reports to the Executive Director of the Learning Forum and is under the daily supervision of the Principal of La P’tite École.
     
    Duties will include:
    • For Individual Students
      • Collect information for behavior assessments and analysis
      • Develop of behavioral plans in coordination with teachers and parents that are research-based and age-appropriate
      • Assist when needed to support students with emotional self-management skills
      • Train teachers and parents on the implementation of behavioral strategies for consistent use at school and at home
      • Share resources and strategies that are age-appropriate and easy to understand and use
      • Communicate with parents and teachers to monitor support and progress
      • Implement behavioral plans in a safe, supportive and positive manner
      • Continue appropriate data collection to monitor evaluate programs/plans including feedback from teachers/staff/parents
      • Document actions of daily sessions
      • Compile a summary of progress and data collection
     
    • For small groups and whole classes
      • Provide small group or 1-1 support and specific programming to increase appropriate social interaction (self-advocacy and assertiveness training, sharing, working together, helping, communication, following instructions)
      • Provide social skills training for whole classes using active learning strategies including drama, art, movement and games. Topics may include emotional self-regulation and meditation skills, self-esteem, assertiveness training, relaxation techniques, etc. as directed by the teacher and student needs
      • Consult with and assist Jardin d’eveil teachers as they observe, assess and report on developmental progress of students.
     
    • For Teachers and School Teams
      • Contribute to team meetings to share progress, provide data and recommend strategies.
      • Update the database with progress and provide reports to parents, teachers and administration.
      • Train teachers in workshops to use behavioral strategies as part of the professional development program.
      • Provide materials and links on behavioral strategies that can be used as part of the Learning Forum virtual school for teachers and parents
    The Consultant will perform other duties in the school as directed by the Principal.
    What we offer

    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Competitive compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
    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:
    • Community college or University certification or applicable training including a behavioral consultant diploma
    • Thorough understanding and knowledge of child development including cognitive, physical and social-emotional changes from birth to age 7
    • Training and experience in implementing best practices for early childhood education programs and assessing young children’s development.
    • Experience in and a passion for working in a daycare and/or school setting with young children
    • Training in behavioral management with current knowledge of theory and practice
    • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administration and parents to develop new procedures and strategies with a calm and positive approach
    • Strong English communication skills, both oral and written are required.  French language skill is a definite asset.
    • Uses a consistent, caring and supportive approach in working with young children
     
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require  accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • Senior School - BILINGUAL ATTENDANCE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

    Position: Permanent 
    Position Type: Full time 
    Hours of work:  10am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
    Classification: B05
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 
    Branch: Senior School (Collège: Grade 6 – Level II,Lycée: Level III-V) 
    Start Date: August, 2020 
     
     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Senior School Principal and working closely with both the Senior School Leadership team and the Branch Coordinator, you will provide administrative/clerical coordination for the Attendance Office. Your main responsibilities will be as follows: 
    • Administer primary reception and customer services at front desk, welcoming students, staff and visitors, and providing assistance and information, as required
    • Manage student attendance program, ensuring accuracy, follow-up and communication with students, parents and staff, as needed
    • Provide support to teachers and answer any questions related to attendance and the Student Information System (Maplewood)
    • Being responsible for the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date medical information regarding students, including Epipen and allergy lists and the updating of student records in school database system
    • Provide First Aid care to students and complete occurrence/accident forms in a timely fashion; maintaining lists and ensuring follow-up of staff and students who visit the Sick Bay. In case of emergencies, you will inform the Emergency Response Team (911 and school-based responders), initiate and carry out Emergency Procedures as outlined
    • Develop organizational systems to manage daily tasks, including developing procedures and practices to maximize communication, efficiency, and accuracy.  
    • Being responsible for the ongoing review and improvement of attendance policies and procedures including initiating changes to the Student Information System (Maplewood) and Infraction Process management. You will also edit and update the Attendance Office’s training documents and manuals including Emergency Procedures
    • Coordinate and manage school materials related to start and close of academic year (including all activities leading up to and on Orientation Day, preparation, collation and organization of Staff Handbook, New Teacher Orientation, etc.)
    • Oversee timeline for completion of tasks, ensure accuracy and follow-up with staff/students/parents as needed
    • Provide lunch replacement for the Testing Center
    • Manage club and society student registration
    • Provide administrative support to Dean of Citizenship and VPs
     
    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French and English skills (oral and written)
    • College Diploma from a recognized Business College or equivalent in experience/education
    • progressive office work experience, preferably in a school or busy office environment
    • experience working with teenagers/adolescents is a definite asset
    • Proven ability to learn and navigate through different systems
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Strong IT skills
    • Able to prioritize tasks 
     
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • Senior School - Summer teachers

    Good day,

    Dear Colleagues,
     
    We are looking for Summer Teachers at the Senior School.
     
    Please click on the different links for more details and apply: 
     
     
     
     

  • Summer Elementary Teachers [1 hour per day]

    Position: Short Term Assignment
    Start & End Date: Monday June 22 to Friday July 10, 2020
    Hours of work: 1 hour per day - 9:30 am to 10:30, Monday to Friday
    Method: E learning - TFS online platform
    Branch: La p’tite école and Junior School 
    Additional Information: The course is designed to further develop the child's everyday spoken language. Children will practise a variety of vocabulary and expressions relating to day-to-day topics.
    Who we are looking for
    This position is open to the teaching staff with the following profile: 
    • Certified teacher (OCT or equivalent) with a degree in education (B.Ed. or M.Ed.)
    • Experience as a Elementary French teacher
     
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require  accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • Human Resources - Recruitment and retention coordinator

    Position: Long term occasional Replacement
    Position Type: Full time 
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Branch: Administration [Human Resources]
    Start Date: April, 2020
     
     
    About the position
    The responsibilities of the Coordinator are to ensure our school attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pool.  Specific responsibilities include:
    • Develop effective recruitment strategies for management and non-management levels.
    • Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives; meeting with managers to discuss needs.
    • Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, universities, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.
    • Determine applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
    • Attract applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites.
    • Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
    • Arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules; arranging travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours.
    • Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.
    • Manage new employee relocation by determining new employee requirements; assisting with movers; arranging temporary housing; providing community introductions.
    • Improve organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks.
    • Manage intern program by conducting orientations; scheduling rotations and assignments; monitoring intern job contributions; coaching interns; advising managers on training and coaching.
    • Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to rapidly respond to and replenish talent management needs; maintain a healthy recruitment cycle ensuring the minimum requirements are met regarding bilingual employees.
    • Review, revise, clarify and maintain a database of job competencies, specifications and required skills.
    • Manage the Human Resource Information System. Look for new ways to maximize HR database capabilities. Provide system training as needed.
    • Avoid legal challenges by understanding current legislation and collective agreements; enforcing regulations with managers; recommending new procedures; conducting training.
    • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
    • Track regular progress and initiate recommendations for appropriate measures to address underlying problems or issues, including but not limited to, suggestions on policy clarification or development, appropriate training or other issues that may arise.
    • Promote opportunities to advance and develop careers within the organization, contributing to employee retention, motivation and engagement.
    • Evaluate and track retention statistics to determine deficiencies.
    • Work with managers to ensure the employee evaluation system (growth plans) are functioning well.
    • Accomplish human resources’ and organization’s mission by completing related results as needed.
    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development
    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:
     
    • Excellent French and English skills (oral and written)
    • Bachelor's degree and/or certificate in Human Resources Management
    • 3 to 5 years of experience in recruitment and talent retention
    • Hands-on experience with recruiting/applicant tracking systems, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
    • Knowledge of the education sector would be an asset
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Strong decision-making skills
    • A sense of initiative and resourcefulness
    • Good capacity in establishing interpersonal relations
    • Integrity, ethics, and professionalism
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     

  • Lunchroom Supervisors

    Position: Lunchroom supervisors - Casual
    Hours of work:  11am to 1.30pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
    Location: Toronto Campus - 318 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 
    Effective from: immediately until June 19th, 2020

     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Principal and/or his delegates, you will be responsible for supervising children during their lunch breaks whilst providing them with a secure environment. You may assist other lunchroom supervisors as and when needed. 

    What we offer
    TFS offers an exceptional and stimulating environment, along with competitive employment packages, including:
    • Compensation
    • Benefits
    • Professional development

    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:
    •  Excellent French skills (oral and written)
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • Supply Teachers - Junior School

    Position: Short Term Occasional Replacement
    Language of Instruction: French
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Branch:Junior School(Grade 2-5)
    Start Date: Occasional as needed
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French skills (native-like fluency)
    • Certified teacher (B.Ed. or equivalent)
    • Minimum two years of teaching experience at the primary level (Grade 2-5)
    • Primary Years Program (PYP) training and experience are great assets
    • Being certified by the French Ministry of Education is also a great asset
     
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.

  • Supply Teachers - West Campus

    Position: Short Term Occasional Replacement
    Language of Instruction: French
    Location: West Campus - 1293 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2E6
    Branch: West Campus(PK - Grade 7)
    Start Date: Occasional as needed
     
    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:
     
    • Excellent French skills (native-like fluency)
    • Certified teacher (B.Ed. or equivalent)
    • Minimum two years of teaching experience at the primary level (Grade 2-5)
    • Primary Years Program (PYP) training and experience are great assets
    • Being certified by the French Ministry of Education is also a great asset
     
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.

  • Supply Teachers [Senior School]

    Position: Short Term Occasional Replacement 
    Language of Instruction: French or English
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 
    Branch: Senior School [Grade 6 - Level II (Grade 10), Level III -V (Grade 11-12)] 

     
    About the position
    Reporting to the Bilingual Academic Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for:
     
    • Adhering to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher. 
    • Managing the class by maintaining student order and productivity to ensure that the students follow the outlined procedures and achieve the assigned lesson goals.
    • Overseeing students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria.

     
    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: 
    • Excellent French and English skills 
    • Certified teacher (B.Ed. or equivalent)
    • Minimum of one to two years of teaching experience in grade 6 to grade 12 


    We are looking for teachers in: 
    • French
    • Maths
    • Sciences : Biology, etc
    • Social Sciences
     
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, do not hesitate to contact us.
     
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.
     

  • TFS Foundation - Development Officer, Major Gifts and Stewardship

    Position: Permanent 
    Location: Toronto Campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 
    Branch: TFS Foundation
    Start date: April, 2020 
    About the Position 
    You will be supporting major gift and stewardship activities of the TFS Foundation, to enable the team to meet its fundraising objectives as it heads into the largest comprehensive campaign in the School’s history. The incumbent will be a key member of the Foundation team to work with staff and volunteer leadership on principal and major donor strategies  to providing effective research, preparation and proposal development for donor and senior volunteer meetings as well as overseeing strategic stewardship, recognition and donor relations activities that are integral to solicitation and retention strategies. You will be reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and will have one direct report, the Donor Relationsand Events Coordinator
    As an integral part of the Foundation team, you will receive mentoring and intimate exposure to individual major gift fundraising by being responsible for the following: 
    • Develop a stewardship and recognition program for the upcoming comprehensive campaign that will act as an incentive for new principal and major gift support and for the successful retention and renewal of all donors.
    • Act as a key member of the team in developing individual solicitation and stewardship strategies
    • Work with the Donor Relationsand Events Coordinator on the development and execution of the highest quality community and donor events
    • Assist in preparation for meetings with donors, senior volunteers and colleagues including: research reports, preparing meeting materials and presentations 
    • Prepare communication with donors, volunteers and colleagues such as: biographical profiles, briefing notes for meetings, meeting agendas, letters, reports and presentations, and proposals
    • Prepare prospect and donor research profiles  
    • Ensure maintenance of prospect and donor records in Raiser’s Edge, including records inputting, updating information, reporting and actions tracking  
    • Develop and implement a stewardship program including, a stewardship matrix, calendar of activities, execute on strategies and donor events
    • Oversee development of donor gift agreements and the execution of terms stated in the agreements
    • Arrange donor meetings and tours
    • Assist in supporting the Foundation Board of Directors and its committees in relation to Naming, Recognition and Donor Engagement strategies and policies
    • Project management and support of volunteer involvement in fundraising mini-campaigns under the comprehensive campaign umbrella
    • Support volunteers on follow up activities with potential donor  
    • Other projects/duties as assigned  
    Due to the nature of the work, you may be asked to work occasional evenings and weekends. 
    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: 
    • Compensation 
    • Benefit package 
    • Stimulating working environment
    • Professional development 
    Who we are looking for 
    We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect and engagement. The ideal individual for this position will have the below:  
    Experiences in:
    • Fundraising 
    • Donor relations and stewardship
    • Project management
    • Database management 
    • Working in the not-for-profit sector
    Qualifications:
    • Relevant university degree and/or post graduate certificate (or equivalent) in fundraising or events management 
    Required competencies:
    • Fluent in English
    • 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising, campaigns or donor relations 
    • Excellent communication skills (writing and verbal)
    • Knowledge of French or Mandarin is a definite asset  
    • Ability to contribute to donor strategies through experience in major gift fundraising and stewardship
    • Experience with Raiser’s Edge  
    • Excellent Microsoft Office and Google skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive)   
    • Excellent time management and project management skills  
    • Very well organized and detail oriented  
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment  
    • Adaptable to changing needs  
    • Works well independently and as a team player  
    • Proactive problem solver, solution oriented, displaying a sound decision-making ability with a positive "can do" attitude 
    TFS is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs so do not hesitate to contact us. 
    Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume here as soon as possible. As we do not accept direct applications, please use the candidate portal through the link provided.

CONTACT US – HUMAN RESOURCES

Hawa Sacko-Touré
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Phone: 416-484-6533, ext. 4374
hsackotoure@tfs.ca
Please do not email us your résumé; be sure to use the link provided in the job descriptions.

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