Staff Openings at ALPHA Elementary School for September 2013.

Spread the word! Staff Openings at ALPHA Elementary School for September 2013.

Teachers and ECE interested in working at Toronto’s oldest elementary alternative school, ALPHA, a public democratic free school are invited to attend an Information Night on:

Thursday, February 21 from 6-7pm.

Then from 7-8pm, we invite you to stay for our Admissions Information night where prospective families come to learn about the school. We are located at 20 Brant Street, near King and Spadina.

This is a chance to meet current teachers, students, and parents. You will learn more about the school and be able to ask questions prior to the interview process. *Applicants must be current TDSB contract teachers or on the TDSB eligible to hire list.

(See also: http://alphaschool.ca/about/)

We look forward to seeing you on February 21!

Please RSVP by calling the school at 416-393-1880.

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