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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 persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations, genders and religions, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

TFS 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, 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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  • Communications Officer

    Position: Permanent
    Position Type: Full time
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7
    Department:  TFS Foundation - Development
    Start Date: As soon as possible – January 2024
    The position:
    The Communications Officer is a key member of the foundation team and is an integral part of the TFS Foundation’s $40M capital campaign.
    Reporting to the Development Communications Manager, the Communications Officer is responsible for creating engaging fundraising content to share with donors, alumni, and parents. They will work closely with the Foundation staff and the school’s Communications and Marketing team to help support copywriting, content creation, photojournalism, videography, graphic design, and editing. They will help make all printed and digital school communication look professional, engaging, and consistent with the TFS brand. All communications materials will have a focus on fundraising, engagement, and stewardship. The Communications Officer will be responsible for ensuring written and visual materials have a consistent look and professional feel, while being inspiring and compelling.
    In addition, the Communications Officer will work closely with the President and Executive Director of Philanthropy on all campaign-related materials.
    The Communications Officer works within the context of a fast-paced and interactive school environment and will be immersed in the daily school life at TFS, using those interactions to proactively seek out effective and interesting stories and content.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Communications Planning (10%)
    • Work with the school’s Marketing and Communications team to collaborate on school-wide communication initiatives.
    • Work closely with the Manager of Communications and Director of Operations on yearly communication plans and schedules.
    • Maintain the Communications team’s content calendar.
    Written Communication & Content (50%)
    • Write speaking notes and materials for the President and ED of Advancement and Head of School on all things related to philanthropy and campaign execution.
    • Write well-crafted stewardship materials that are compelling and inspirational, highlighting the impact of donor dollars.
    • Write personalized proposals for major gifts donors that are tailored to the individual donor’s interests and needs.
    • Seek out content opportunities within the TFS community and provide strategic input and creative focus that can be leveraged across all platforms.
    • Write many of the fantastic TFS stories to share with donors and alumni.
    Graphic Design (15%)
    • Create visually appealing templates, elevating the current design of documents including major gift proposals, social media posts, alumni magazines.
    • Conceptualize graphic and visual images and templates for a variety of communication materials, including event promotion, proposals, and other campaign materials.
    Social Media/Digital (15%)
    • Create social media content leveraging the right content and social media platforms to reach alumni and donors based on communication priorities.
    • Create and execute a unified and engaging digital media action plan for the school.
    • Execute the Foundation’s digital communications, ensuring integration of all communications on site, online, and across multiple social media platforms.
    • Develop a strong awareness of the current digital media landscape, along with the capacity and willingness to seek out emerging trends and tools.
    Video and Photography (10%)
    • Support the communications team with high-impact pictures and videos to be used in campaign-oriented materials.
    • Document school life through photos and video, vetting, sorting, and archiving images for current and future use.
    • Creation of digital video content for use on social media and elsewhere.
     
    The school may, from time-to-time, alter these duties and/or assign additional duties and responsibilities at its sole discretion.
    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.
     
    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: 
    • Postsecondary education, ideally in communications, marketing, and design.  
    • 5 years of diverse experience with written and visual/graphic assignments including proposals, donor meeting notes, stewardship reporting, alumni engagement, and campaign writing, ideally acquired in a charity organization with campaign and major gift/philanthropy experience.
    • Experience in an educational institution and understanding of the cyclical nature of working in a school setting and what makes a compelling story would be an asset.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple tasks while maintaining a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Knowledge of and experience with design software (Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Dreamweaver).
    • A high level of proficiency with SLR photography and videography.
    • Experience editing video with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and/or Adobe After Effects or comparable software.
    • Has superior proficiency with computer applications (Microsoft Office, GSuite, Blackbaud, or similar programs).
    • hard-working, energetic, and up for new challenges.
     
    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.
    To apply, please submit, in confidence, a resumé along with a cover letter that sets out your interest in the role and highlights your relevant experience.  The preferred method of application is online at searchsmartconnect.com/jobs by December 8, 2023.
     

  • General TFS posting

     
    As we are planning our recruitment for the 2021-2022 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.

  • JR - Supply Teachers

    Position: Short Term Occasional Replacement
    Language of Instruction: French - English
    Location: Toronto Campus: 318 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 
    Branch: Junior School
    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) or English
    • 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 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 before September 22nd, 2023.

  • TFS Recruitment campaign (2024-2025 School year)


    Position Type    : Full time (Likely to be vacant)
    Language of Instruction: French
    Location: Toronto campus - 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7 and West Campus - 1293 Meredith Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2E6 
    Branches:  All Branches
    Dates: September 2024
     

    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

     
    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)
    • Certified teacher (OCT or equivalent) with a degree in education (B.Ed. or M.Ed.)
    • Ability to teach in French (native language), English conversation language (Level B2) is also needed
    • Good knowledge of the French curriculum 
    • Experience as a teacher 
    • Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Ontarian programs would be an asset
    • Teacher certification by the French Ministry of Education would also be a strong asset
    Links to apply

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

    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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