English Language Arts Teacher

• Employer : Tarbiyah Elementary School
• Category : ESL
• Posted On : 23-09-2026
• Job Description:
  

  ABOUT THE ROLE:

  • Deliver rigorous, Ontario Language Curriculum-aligned instruction in reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy for assigned grades within the Primary, Junior, and/or Intermediate divisions.
  • Use a range of instructional approaches including guided reading, writing workshop, Socratic seminars, reader's theatre, and direct instruction to meet diverse learners where they are.
  • Teach the full writing process, grammar and mechanics, comprehension strategies, academic vocabulary, and multiple genres with clear purpose and high expectations.
  • Select and incorporate texts, including Islamic literature and non-fiction, that reflect students' identities and expand their understanding of the world.
  • Conduct varied assessments including running records, writing conferences, and formal evaluations; provide timely, constructive feedback and prepare Ontario-aligned report cards.
  • Maintain a classroom culture where reading and writing are valued, risk-taking is safe, and Islamic character traits such as curiosity, honesty, and perseverance are lived out in the learning community.
  • Collaborate with homeroom and subject teachers to support literacy across the curriculum and contribute to school-wide literacy initiatives.
  • Communicate regularly with families about student progress and provide practical, concrete strategies for supporting literacy at home.

  WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • An educator who genuinely loves reading and writing, and whose students can feel it.
  • Someone who understands that strong literacy skills are inseparable from a student's ability to access Islamic knowledge, think independently, and articulate their faith.
  • Skilled at differentiation and committed to leaving no student behind in foundational literacy.
  
  

• For the Position: Teacher
• Job Location : Canada - Ontario