Elementary Teachers

Elementary Teaching Applications

Starting January 1, 2025, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) welcomes applications for the Elementary Teaching Eligible to Hire (ETH) list and Occasional Teaching opportunities.

• Submit one application per calendar year.
• All applicants must complete a new online application for consideration in the 2025 recruitment process. 

NOTE: To avoid any delays in processing your application, please ensure that the names you provide on your application match your names on the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Registry.

The TDSB is committed to equitable hiring and employment practices and strives to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations are encouraged to communicate their needs in advance during the application process.

How to Apply

Click the button below to apply to current jobs. Have the items listed ready.

1. Cover Letter addressed to Olaf Almeida, Manager, Talent Acquisition
2. Résumé (maximum two pages)
3. Certificate of Qualification
   • Faculty of Education students must submit certification upon graduation.
   • For more information, please contact the Ontario College of Teachers.
4. Reports
   • Practice Teaching Reports for faculty students OR 
   • Teacher Evaluation Reports for Experienced Teachers
5. References
   • Provide two teaching supervisory references from the last five years.
     1. Confirm your references' availability and ability to provide a strong recommendation on your behalf.
6. Recommendation Letters (Optional)

Note: Changes to your application can be made later through our recruiting system.

After you Apply

• You'll receive a confirmation email after submitting your application.
• Your application will remain active for one calendar year.
• Interviews start February 2025 and will continue year-round. Only selected candidates will be contacted based on TDSB System needs.

Need Support?

For assistance, please:

• Click the Talent Acquisition Contact Us Page and 
• Select the following from the Inquiry Topic list
  • “Elementary Teaching Application Inquiries”

2024 - 2025 Contract vacancy application form

2024 - 2025 Application Process for TDSB Elementary Teacher Candidates on the “Elementary Eligible to Hire (ETH) List”

Thank you for your interest in the Elementary ETH Contract Hiring Process. Elementary ETH Contract Hiring vacancy postings commenced on June 20, 2024. Please continue to check back for any future updates.

Only TDSB Elementary Teacher Candidates on the “Elementary Eligible to Hire (ETH) List” can apply to the contract vacancy postings.

• Candidates interested in applying for French vacancies must have a French Fluency assessment. If you have not had a French Fluency Assessment, please email Shenyu.Huang@tdsb.on.ca and Mellisa.Ferrigon@tdsb.on.ca to schedule an appointment.
• When applying to the contract vacancy postings, applicants MUST complete the “2024/2025 Contract Vacancy Application Form” and submit the application form, a copy of their Eligible to Hire letter and a copy of the OCT certificate via E-MAIL directly to the principal.

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.