Job Description
Job Purpose:
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Supply Teacher provides short/medium or long-term coverage as required. This role involves assisting students in learning required subjects and skills, ensuring meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Sound knowledge and practice of Islamic faith.
Report to the school office at the beginning of the school day to collect necessary materials and class schedules, and return materials at the end of the day, following sign-out procedures.
Implement the prescribed program of study based on lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students.
Guide the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals as outlined in lesson plans.
Employ instructional methods and materials suitable for achieving lesson objectives.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, ensuring furniture is straightened and the chalkboard is cleared.
Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
Set expectations for behavior at the beginning of each class, following school and MAC policies.
Ensure students are never left unattended in the classroom.
Perform any additional duties usually required of the absent teacher, such as lunchroom duty and hall monitoring.
Familiarize with emergency evacuation routes and follow procedures for referring students with disciplinary issues.
Follow all school procedures and regulations and perform other duties as directed by the principal.
Additional Responsibilities (Depending on Placement Duration):
Utilize monitoring and assessment data to inform future lesson planning and teaching.
Maintain an attractive, stimulating, and well-organized learning environment.
Provide informal and formal assessments, including oral feedback, written reports, and participation in parents’ evenings as required.
Participate in performance management processes.
Communicate any incidents involving personal injury, serious illness, or damage to school property to the principal or department head.
Responsibilities Outside of Teaching Duties:
Do not grant permission for students to leave school early, detain students after dismissal, or communicate student information except with the principal or department head.
At the close of the school day, ensure the classroom is left neat and secure, with all windows and doors locked, and submit a report on the day’s activities.
Ensure no student is left unsupervised during the day, and avoid using corporal punishment or touching students unnecessarily.
Respect confidentiality regarding students, teachers, administrators, and parents, and do not make negative comments about colleagues or students.
Other Requirements:
Uphold and adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those relating to child protection and safeguarding.
Set a good example for students in terms of personal and professional conduct.
Take responsibility for personal professional development.
Participate in school meetings, briefings, and activities as required.
Working Hours:
Supply teachers work on a freelance basis, with weekly schedules that can vary. The working hours for each assignment correspond with the school’s timetable.
Working Conditions:
Supply teachers work under similar conditions to regular teachers, spending significant time standing and maintaining constant attention to students. Break times, including lunch and bathroom breaks, may be restricted due to the demands of the position.
Person Specification for Supply Teacher
Qualifications/Status:
Teachers’ College Certification
QECO Rating
Teacher Performance Appraisal
Employment References
Experience:
Teaching experience relevant to the appropriate placement, as specified in the completed Phase and Subject form.
Credentials and Employment References
Knowledge and Understanding:
Up-to-date knowledge of Ontario Curriculum requirements.
Understanding of various teaching and learning styles.
Skills:
Ability to establish appropriate relationships and boundaries with students.
Strong behavior management skills.
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to create a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment.
Personal Qualities:
Resilience and adaptability to work in various settings.
Willingness to work across different schools with varying procedures.
Commitment to high standards of teaching and quality supply teaching.
Commitment to safeguarding the well-being of children.
Ability to establish productive partnerships with students, parents, and the school community.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and commitment to upholding the public trust in the teaching profession.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MAC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all, without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.
In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, the Supply Teacher provides short/medium or long-term coverage as required. This role involves assisting students in learning required subjects and skills, ensuring meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms, and maintaining a conducive learning environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Sound knowledge and practice of Islamic faith.
Report to the school office at the beginning of the school day to collect necessary materials and class schedules, and return materials at the end of the day, following sign-out procedures.
Implement the prescribed program of study based on lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate for the maturity and interests of the students.
Guide the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals as outlined in lesson plans.
Employ instructional methods and materials suitable for achieving lesson objectives.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, ensuring furniture is straightened and the chalkboard is cleared.
Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
Set expectations for behavior at the beginning of each class, following school and MAC policies.
Ensure students are never left unattended in the classroom.
Perform any additional duties usually required of the absent teacher, such as lunchroom duty and hall monitoring.
Familiarize with emergency evacuation routes and follow procedures for referring students with disciplinary issues.
Follow all school procedures and regulations and perform other duties as directed by the principal.
Additional Responsibilities (Depending on Placement Duration):
Utilize monitoring and assessment data to inform future lesson planning and teaching.
Maintain an attractive, stimulating, and well-organized learning environment.
Provide informal and formal assessments, including oral feedback, written reports, and participation in parents’ evenings as required.
Participate in performance management processes.
Communicate any incidents involving personal injury, serious illness, or damage to school property to the principal or department head.
Responsibilities Outside of Teaching Duties:
Do not grant permission for students to leave school early, detain students after dismissal, or communicate student information except with the principal or department head.
At the close of the school day, ensure the classroom is left neat and secure, with all windows and doors locked, and submit a report on the day’s activities.
Ensure no student is left unsupervised during the day, and avoid using corporal punishment or touching students unnecessarily.
Respect confidentiality regarding students, teachers, administrators, and parents, and do not make negative comments about colleagues or students.
Other Requirements:
Uphold and adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those relating to child protection and safeguarding.
Set a good example for students in terms of personal and professional conduct.
Take responsibility for personal professional development.
Participate in school meetings, briefings, and activities as required.
Working Hours:
Supply teachers work on a freelance basis, with weekly schedules that can vary. The working hours for each assignment correspond with the school’s timetable.
Working Conditions:
Supply teachers work under similar conditions to regular teachers, spending significant time standing and maintaining constant attention to students. Break times, including lunch and bathroom breaks, may be restricted due to the demands of the position.
Person Specification for Supply Teacher
Qualifications/Status:
Teachers’ College Certification
QECO Rating
Teacher Performance Appraisal
Employment References
Experience:
Teaching experience relevant to the appropriate placement, as specified in the completed Phase and Subject form.
Credentials and Employment References
Knowledge and Understanding:
Up-to-date knowledge of Ontario Curriculum requirements.
Understanding of various teaching and learning styles.
Skills:
Ability to establish appropriate relationships and boundaries with students.
Strong behavior management skills.
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to create a positive, challenging, and effective learning environment.
Personal Qualities:
Resilience and adaptability to work in various settings.
Willingness to work across different schools with varying procedures.
Commitment to high standards of teaching and quality supply teaching.
Commitment to safeguarding the well-being of children.
Ability to establish productive partnerships with students, parents, and the school community.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and commitment to upholding the public trust in the teaching profession.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MAC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all, without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Supply Teacher @Abraar Elementary position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
