Description
International Languages Elementary Instructor
Supply /Casual /Occasional Position
Start: ASAP until June 2026 (possibility of renewal)
$25.47 hourly rate
Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for students and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North. DSBN students are at the heart of everything we do.
The board is currently seeking enthusiastic instructors to teach elementary level language classes in a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Classes run weekly for 2.5 hours and are designed to engage students in learning a new language while exploring cultural traditions. Please note that there are no guaranteed hours associated with this position.
We are currently accepting applications for instructors in the following languages:
Serbian
Polish
Other languages of interest (please specify in your application)
Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Job Description /Duties/Responsibilities :
The International Language Instructor will provide language instruction to elementary students ( ELKP - Grade 8) by developing and facilitating carefully thought-out lesson plans. Instruction must include a range of activities that will provide listening, reading, writing, and engaging learning opportunities for students. The Language Instructor will create a supportive, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment for students, while promoting positive student behavior.
Positions are contingent upon sufficient program/course enrollment
Instruct target language to students at various ages and levels of instruction
Plan and deliver a program that is optimal for language learning
Ensure the safety and well-being of students
Develop and maintain an equitable and inclusive learning environment
Provide supervision of students assigned to the class
Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate supports as necessary
Communicate student progress to ILE Program Coordinator , parents/guardians, and students
Track and report attendance to the ILE Program Coordinator on a month ly basis
Other applicable duties as assigned, to carry out the requirements of operating a language instruction classroom
Follow the Permit and Rental Services permit rules and regulations
Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Training in teaching the language of study
Experience and training in teaching languages or a teaching degree and fluency in the language being taught (elementary preferable)
Strong ability to read, write and speak in both the language being taught and English languages
Familiarity with language instruction methodologies and commitment to inclusive teaching practice
Strong communication , interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and to be flexible
Related degree or diploma
Provision of a satisfactory Police Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Screening from the last 6 months (or ability to obtain one) is a condition of employment.
This position is a temporary contract position until June 2026 with possibility of renewal based on continued funding and enrolment .
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume . We thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective .
Your participation in responding to the DSBN Confidential DSBN Self-Identification Survey would be of assistance . Your participation in responding to these questions is voluntary and is not required to be considered for an interview. If you wish to participate in the survey, please click on the following link:
DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, M é tis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.
