Kindergarten Teacher - JK and SK
Kindergarten at TES is where a child's relationship with learning and with their Islamic identity begins. This is the most formative stage in a child's educational journey, and the right candidate approaches it with that understanding. You are not just teaching letters and numbers. You are shaping how a child feels about school, about themselves, and about Allah.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Plan and deliver a play-based, inquiry-driven Kindergarten program aligned with the Ontario Kindergarten curriculum framework, covering foundational literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and social development.
- Create a warm, print-rich, and beautifully organised classroom environment that sparks curiosity, supports independence, and reflects the school's Islamic identity.
- Observe, document, and respond to each child's developmental stage through ongoing pedagogical documentation and assessment, in keeping with the Ontario Kindergarten program's assessment approach.
- Teach foundational pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills through hands-on, multi-sensory, and play-based experiences.
- Weave Islamic values, du'a, adab, and character development naturally into the rhythms of the school day, morning routines, transitions, stories, and circle time.
- Build warm, trusting relationships with every child in the class, understanding that young children learn best when they feel safe and seen.
- Communicate consistently and warmly with parents, providing regular updates on developmental progress and offering practical ways to extend learning at home.
- Collaborate with the Kindergarten team, support staff, and ECE partner (where applicable) to plan and deliver a cohesive program.
- Supervise students during all parts of the school day, including transitions, outdoor play, and lunch.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute actively to the broader TES school community.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Someone who genuinely loves young children and understands the unique developmental needs of 4 and 5 year olds, including the wide range of readiness within a single class.
- Warm, calm, and endlessly patient, with the energy and creativity to sustain an engaging Kindergarten environment every single day.
- Attentive to the whole child: their academic readiness, emotional wellbeing, social development, and spiritual formation.
- Someone who sees the Kindergarten classroom as a place of wonder and takes seriously the trust families place in TES when they send their youngest children through our doors.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Education with a focus in Early Childhood, Primary Education, or a related field; a background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a strong asset
- OCT certification (Primary) is a strong asset
- Experience working with JK/SK-aged children in a school or early learning setting
- Familiarity with the Ontario Kindergarten curriculum framework and play-based pedagogical approaches
- Warm, nurturing, and developmentally informed in approach
- Deeply committed to Islamic education, character development, and tarbiyah
- Fluency in spoken and written English