Position Type: Full-Time / Occasional
Reports To: Principal
Location: Marifah School – Ottawa / Stittsville, Ontario
About Marifah School
Marifah School is dedicated to providing a holistic and nurturing learning environment that integrates academic excellence with Islamic values and character development.
Our vision is to raise confident, compassionate, and knowledgeable students who excel academically while remaining grounded in their faith and identity.
Marifah School offers:
- Ontario Ministry of Education aligned curriculum
- Arabic language and Quran studies
- Islamic Studies and character development
- A warm and supportive community environment
Beginning next academic year, Marifah School is launching a new French Immersion with Arabic Fluency Path, starting with JK and SK, with plans to grow the program in future years.
This innovative program aims to help students develop:
- Strong French language proficiency through immersion learning
- Arabic literacy and communication skills through daily instruction
- English language mastery
The long-term goal is to graduate students who are confidently multilingual and culturally grounded.
Position Overview
Marifah School is seeking a passionate and experienced French Immersion Teacher to join our growing team.
The successful candidate will help lead the French Immersion with Arabic Fluency Path for our early years program (Preschool / JK / SK). The teacher will deliver engaging learning experiences primarily in French, while supporting the development of Arabic language exposure and appreciation within an Islamic learning environment.
The ideal candidate is:
- Fluent in French
- Comfortable with Arabic language and culture
- Experienced with early childhood education
- Passionate about language immersion pedagogy
- Enthusiastic about working in an Islamic school environment
Key Responsibilities
French Immersion Instruction
- Deliver engaging and interactive French immersion instruction aligned with early learning and Ontario curriculum expectations.
- Use immersion techniques that promote natural language acquisition through play, storytelling, songs, and conversation.
- Create a classroom environment where French is the primary language of communication.
Early Childhood Learning
- Develop age-appropriate learning activities for Preschool, JK, and SK students.
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
- Foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners.
Arabic Language Development
- Support the program’s Arabic Fluency Path by integrating Arabic exposure through:
- basic vocabulary
- songs and stories
- Islamic expressions
- collaboration with Arabic/Quran teachers
- Encourage appreciation for Arabic language as the language of the Quran and Islamic tradition.
Curriculum Planning
- Develop lesson plans, learning centers, and activities aligned with program goals.
- Incorporate hands-on learning, play-based learning, and inquiry-based approaches.
- Ensure learning activities promote language immersion and bilingual development.
Assessment and Student Support
- Monitor and document student progress in language development and early literacy.
- Use informal and formative assessments appropriate for early learners.
- Provide individualized support where needed.
Integration of Islamic Values
- Incorporate Islamic values, manners, and character development within daily learning.
- Support students in learning duas, Islamic etiquette, and moral values.
- Foster a classroom culture of respect, kindness, and responsibility.
Parent Communication
- Maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians.
- Provide regular updates on student learning and language development.
- Encourage families to support French and Arabic exposure at home.
Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, Arabic/Quran instructors, and school leadership.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the French Immersion with Arabic Fluency Path program.
- Participate in school meetings, events, and professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field
- Fluent in French (spoken and written)
- Experience teaching French Immersion or French as a Second Language
- Experience working with Preschool / Kindergarten aged children
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to create an engaging and nurturing learning environment
- Commitment to working within an Islamic values-based school
Preferred Qualifications
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification or eligibility
- ECE (Early Childhood Educator) certification
- Native or near-native French speaker
- Arabic language proficiency (spoken and/or written)
- Experience with Montessori or play-based early learning approaches
- Experience in immersion or bilingual education programs
- Familiarity with Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- Passionate about language learning and early education
- Patient, nurturing, and energetic
- Creative and adaptable
- Organized and collaborative
- Respectful of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a growing Islamic school community
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
• Resume / CV
• Cover Letter
• References
Applications may be submitted by email to: careers@marifah.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Join Our Mission
This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape a pioneering program that combines French immersion education with strong Arabic language development in an Islamic environment.
If you are passionate about educating young learners and helping build a multilingual generation, we encourage you to apply.