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At the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), teachers are at the heart of student success. Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated community of educators who are passionate about inspiring learning, fostering inclusion, and empowering every student to reach their full potential.

As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse school boards, TDSB serves approximately 246,000 students across 584 schools. Our classrooms reflect the rich cultural diversity of Toronto, offering teachers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in inclusive, dynamic learning environments.

We support our teachers with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and career advancement. At the TDSB, you’ll find a challenging and supportive workplace where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly matters.

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Teaching Applications

The TDSB invites applications from qualified candidates to apply for the current and upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Applicants are required to apply online using our electronic application process for consideration for our Elementary and/or Secondary Teaching Eligible to Hire (ETH) Lists and Occasional Teaching (OT) opportunities.

  • Daily Occasional Teacher
    • Day to day work replacing an absent Teacher
    • Including Long Term Occasional (LTO) assignments 
  • Eligible to Hire List 
    • Eligible to apply to Contract/Permanent postings (Not required to be an occasional teacher) 

All applicants must complete a new application for consideration. Applications are open all year, and candidates are welcomed to apply anytime. Only one application is accepted per person in the recruitment year, from September to August.

Candidates interested in being on the Eligible to Hire list for permanent contract teaching in the Elementary French Programs will be required to pass a French Fluency assessment. The assessment consists of written and oral components. 

NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide a valid and accurate Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) number. Errors or discrepancies may result in the application being disqualified from the selection process. Please ensure that the names you provide on your application match your names on the OCT Registry.


Qualifications

  • Candidates in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers are preferred.  For those who do not have a teaching degree, in certain circumstances the Board may apply to the Ministry of Education for a Letter of Permission in order to meet its programming needs. 
  • To apply for Elementary OT and/or the ETH List, you must have one of the Qualifications of Primary, Junior and Intermediate Divisions on your OCT.
  • To apply for Secondary OT List, you must have one of the Qualifications of Intermediate and Senior Divisions on your OCT. In order to apply for the Secondary ETH List, you must have both Intermediate and Senior Qualifications on your OCT.

How to Apply

 

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  1. Cover Letter
  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)

Once You Have Applied

  • You'll receive a confirmation email after submitting your application. Only complete applications will be considered for the recruitment process.
  • All applications for this posting will remain active for the current and upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Applicants are advised to apply early beginning in January in order to be considered for the September early interview process.
  • Selection for an interview is based on the applicant’s submission in reference to the TDSB system needs for the school year. TDSB is prioritizing recruitment in the following teaching areas for Elementary and Secondary schools:
    • French 
    • Special Education
    • Technological Education
    • Indigenous teachers
  • Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Interviews will begin as early as Mid-January and continue throughout the recruitment year.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. While we may not be able to move forward with every application, candidates will be considered based on system needs.


The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment 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.

TDSB uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including the initial review of applications. These tools operate based on predefined criteria and do not make final hiring decisions. If you have questions or concerns about the use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact tdsbcareers@tdsb.on.ca.

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Elementary Contract Positions

These postings are open only to those currently on the Elementary Eligible to Hire List (ETH).

2025 - 2026 Contract vacancy application form

2025 - 2026 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 August 7, 2025.  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 ElementaryTeachingRecruitment@tdsb.on.ca to schedule an appointment.
  • When applying to the contract vacancy postings, applicants MUST complete the “2025/2026 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.

Job Posting

Elementary Teaching Positions

There are no positions available at this time.