10-Month Contract, Start Date: August 26
Heritage Academy is seeking a passionate and compassionate elementary teacher to join our team in a Grade 1/2 split classroom of five students.
We are a small, close-knit private school specializing in neurodiverse learners. While our classes are intentionally small, students require individualized programming, accommodations, and modifications to support a variety of learning needs, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder(level 1), ADHD, learning disabilities, and executive functioning challenges.
This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys relationship-based teaching, differentiated instruction, and collaborating with educational assistants, support staff, and families to help every student succeed.
Qualifications
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) member in good standing
- Primary/Junior qualifications
- Special Education Part 1 (minimum); Part 2/Specialist preferred
- Classroom teaching experience
- Experience supporting neurodiverse learners
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction.
- Implement IEPs through accommodations and modified programming.
- Foster a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom.
- Collaborate with educational assistants, administration, and families.
- Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with parents.
Why Teach at Heritage?
As a not-for-profit independent school, our salary grid differs from publicly funded school boards. In return, we provide an exceptionally well-resourced teaching environment where educators can focus on teaching - not fundraising or purchasing classroom supplies.
Our teachers enjoy:
- Small class sizes (the grade 1-2 is 5 students, max. class size is 14)
- All classroom supplies provided (no out-of-pocket spending)
- Funding for field trips and experiential learning
- Unlimited photocopying
- Staff laptop and classroom desktop with access to printer/copier
- Creative freedom to design engaging, hands-on learning experiences
- Supportive administration that values teacher ideas
- Casual dress and free parking
- Staff social events
Benefits
- Extended health and dental benefits after six months (Heritage Academy pays 50% of premiums)
- Paid sick days
- Funding toward Additional Qualification (AQ) courses and professional development
If you're looking for a rewarding teaching position where you can build meaningful relationships, make a lasting impact, and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $36.00-$39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Are you an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) or in application process?
- Do you live in Ottawa or are you willing to relocate to Ottawa?
- Do you have special education experience? Please elaborate.
- Have you taught elementary level grades in Ontario? Ideally JK-grade 3.
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
