Math and Science Teacher

Madinatul Uloom Academy has operated as a private school in the heart of Scarborough, Ontario, since 1996. We are hiring a Math and Science Teacher to teach elementary students in grades 6-8.

As a teacher, you have the opportunity to set the tone for learning for the rest of a student’s life. When students have a good, educational, and happy experience in elementary school, they are better prepared to take on the challenges of middle school, high school, and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans that are engaging, educational, and exciting for students, encouraging them to attend school.
• Deliver lesson plans in a way that captures students' attention and keeps them engaged and excited about learning.
• Develop, issue, and grade educational content, including homework, tests, and assignments.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Prepare and distribute periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings.
• Evaluate and document students’ progress.
• Reach school and course-wide performance goals for every student in the class.
• Watch closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they need.
• Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and head any problems off before they become a habit.
• Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
• Incorporate goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.
• Offer praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling, and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills & Requirements

• At least 2 years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person