We’re growing! We are a young classical Christian school with 200+ students and will graduate our first Grade 12 class in June 2027. Our community is intimate, our curriculum is rich, we’re low-tech, and we love the gospel of grace. Click here to see Oak Hill in action.

Who we are looking for

As a classical Christian school, we are looking for teachers who:

  • Love God. Have a living, deepening friendship with the Lord Jesus and belong to a local church. They can articulate gospel well to children.
  • Love students. They enjoy working with students and understand their nature and development.
  • Love learning and teaching. They are students themselves, and have a fire and a gift for teaching. Bring expertise, excitement, and depth to what they teach.
  • Love parents. They foster a high level of parental partnership and regular communication.
  • Have integrity. They maintain high standards of personal conduct in all aspects of their lives.
  • Are teachable and excited to learn and implement the classical Christian tradition.
  • Can cultivate classroom atmosphere and order with a variety of academic skills and learning abilities.
  • Are community minded and will participate in the curricular and extra-curricular life of the school.
  • Thrive on the energy of a new school start-up.

Teaching experience, knowledge of classical Christian education and/or Charlotte Mason education, and a B.Ed. degree are all assets but are not requirements. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor degree at minimum.

Openings

We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Please read below details on our candidating process and application requirements prior to submitting an application. All posts will remain active and open until the position is filled. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Summary of current opportunities (updated June 15, 2026)

  1. Part-time Business Manager
  2. Supply teachers

Part-time Business Manager

This position is ideal for a professional who is semi-retired or looking for steady part-time work, who wants to contribute meaningfully to Kingdom education ministry. You’ll work with the school principal and treasurer and be supported by a finance assistant / bookkeeper so you can focus on the bigger picture.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to oversee some business aspects of the school: financial management (70-80%), compliance and operations support (10-15%), and development and governance support (10-15%). Someone with a CPA designation or a strong financial background is preferred. A hybrid onsite/remote arrangement is possible.

  • Position Type: Regular part-time, 3 days per week 
  • Reports To: Principal 
  • Supervises: Finance Assistant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

  • Oversee all accounting functions using QuickBooks Online including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
  • Develop and monitor annual operating budget with Principal
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, tuition payments, and financial assistance programs
  • Coordinate annual audit process and ensure CRA compliance for registered charities
  • Supervise Financial Assistant in regular clerical functions

Compliance & Operations Support 

  • Maintain compliance with registered charity status requirements and prepare required government filings (HST/GST, T4s, T3010) 
  • Oversee administration of payroll, employee benefits, HR files, and onboarding/ offboarding procedures 
  • Manage insurance policies and possibly manage vendor contracts

Development & Governance Support

  • Process donations and issue tax receipts using DonorPerfect 
  • Oversee maintenance of donor database 
  • Prepare financial reports and materials for Board meeting 
  • Attend Finance Committee meetings as required
  • Support Board Treasurer and Principal with financial oversight 

Qualifications

Required:

  • A living and personal walk with the Lord Jesus and membership in a local church 
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Oak Hill Academy as a classical Christian school 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
  • CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA
  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in financial management
  • Experience with non-profit organizations and Canadian registered charity regulations
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills (MS Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and CRA charitable requirements
  • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail 
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities within part-time schedule

Preferred:

  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, DonorPerfect, and G-Suite 
  • Experience in educational institutions, particularly independent or Christian schools
  • Familiarity with tuition management and student information systems 

What’s in it for you? 

  • Flexible 3-day work week 
  • Option for some remote work 
  • A high impact position with autonomy 
  • A meaningful, long-term role in a lovely school community 

Applications. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. This posting will remain active and open until the position is filled. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants, please submit: 

  • Cover letter 
  • Resume 
  • Personal Testimony of Faith 
  • List of favourite and recently read books
  • References (two professional, one pastoral)

 

Supply Teachers

We are accepting applications for teachers interested in joining our supply roster. Refer to the teacher profile above for a sense of the qualities, gifts, and interests we value in our teachers.

Candidating Process

1. Learn about classical education and Oak Hill Academy. Before you begin, candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with classical Christian education and the school’s philosophy and doctrine. Although a background in classical education is not required, our teachers are expected to teach classically.

2. Apply. Submit the following application documents via email (PDF format only please) to principal [at] oakhillhamilton.ca OR in hardcopy in person to 1886 Governor’s Road in Copetown.

a. Cover letter (1 page). In no more than one page, introduce yourself, note what subjects and grades you want to teach, and why you want to teach at a classical Christian school.

b. Personal story of faith (1 page). Note we are not asking for your personal doctrinal statement, but a narrative of your personal testimony.

c. Philosophy of education (1 page).

d. Resume.

e. Letters of reference (1 pastoral, 2 professional).

f. List of your favourite and recently read books.

3. Initial phone call interview. All applications will be reviewed and screened, and those that appear to align most closely with our school needs will be contacted for an initial phone call with the principal.

4. VSS and reference checks. If not already completed, the applicant’s references will be contacted by phone and applicants will be required to submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Scan report (i.e. a “police check”) in original. Applicants who have a successful interview and satisfactory references and VSS report will proceed to a teaching observation.

5a. Interview. Applicants with a successful initial phone call will be invited to meet the principal and school leadership team for an interview.

5b. Teaching observation. Applicants successful to this point will be required to teach lessons of the school’s choosing for up to two hours. We will provide context, lesson details, and necessary materials. Applicants will submit in advance their lesson plans or notes to the Principal for review.

6. Follow up. The school will follow up on any loose ends as necessary with the candidate or references prior to making a decision.

7. Decision of Oak Hill Academy. Based on the all the information gathered in the above steps, the principal alongside the board decides whether to make an offer of employment. All candidates who have made it this far will be notified in writing of the school’s decision. If the school would like to move forward, an offer of employment is made. If accepted, an onboarding process will begin.

If you have additional questions, please contact the office. Oak Hill Academy thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.