Wilfrid Laurier University
Location
Brantford, Ontario
Salary
CA$10,212 - CA$10,212 / YEAR
The instructor will teach an introductory course on English language and literacy development for grades 4 to 10. Responsibilities include implementing the Ontario Curriculum and collaborating with the course team to ensure consistency across sections.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Education, a Bachelor of Education, and have Ontario teaching experience for grades 4-10. A Doctoral degree and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred.
EU425I C5: Foundations of Language and Literacy Education (Junior/Intermediate) (Fall 2026) – Internal Posting for CTF Members Only Term: Fall 2026 Dates of Term: September 8 – December 18, 2026 Mode of Delivery: In-Person Type of Instruction: Lecture Days/Times: Wednesday 830-1120 Hours per week/Hours Total: 3/36 (.50 credit weight) Anticipated Class Size: 45-50 Additional Course Requirements: None Posted on: June 11, 2026 Posting ends: June 25, 2026 AI tools will be used in the hiring process: Yes
This introductory course investigates current theory and practice related to English language and literacy development, including effective assessment, planning, and instruction, and implementation of the Ontario Curriculum across the junior/intermediate level (grades 4 to 10). The course will focus on the development of requisite knowledge and skills to establish a repertoire of research and evidence-based instructional strategies to support students' foundational literacy development. The course will consider a broad definition of literacy to examine the literacy practices of our changing world to include how equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigenization practices support and foster a critical orientation to teaching literacy. Successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections. Qualifications – Required Academic Degrees: Master’s degree in Education; Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification; Grades 4–10 Ontario teaching experience in Language and Literacies. Qualifications – Required Discipline: Education Qualifications – Required Areas of Specialization: Language & Literacies Education Qualifications – Required Professional Designation:
Other: Doctoral degree in Education; post-secondary teaching experience in Language & Literacies; School leadership/consultant experience in Language & Literacies Education; Ontario College of Teachers Certification Salary: $10,212.40 Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 Submit with Application: Required for All Applicants
CV (required)
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
Required for External Applicants
Names and Contact Information for Referees Evidence of Good Teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations) Verification of highest degree
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. All applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the part-time hiring committee. Only those applicants recommended for a position will be contacted.
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