Elementary/Secondary - Occasional Teaching/Eligible to Hire

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.

Explore teaching opportunities with the TDSB and join a school board committed to excellence, equity, and the future of public education.

Adult Day School Teachers

We are accepting new applications for Continuing Education Adult Day School Programs! through the Elementary/Secondary -  Occasional Teaching/Eligible to Hire online application process. To learn more about Adult Day School click here: Adult Day Schools.

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.