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Evening LINC CLB 1-2 Instructor Apply Now

BE A PART OF DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS A LINC PART TIME EVENING INSTRUCTOR FOR ITS LANGUAGE & SKILLS TRAINING SERVICES AT THE NEWMARKET WELCOME CENTRE

This is a Part-Time Non-Union-contract position scheduled to work 6 hours per week providing in person instruction to a LINC class at CLB 1-2, Tuesday and Thursday: 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 pm

Duties:

  • Develop and deliver lessons that align with LINC curriculum and meet the needs of CLB 1-2 learners. 
  • Design PBLA based module plans, as well as daily lesson plans following the Revised Canadian Language Benchmarks 2012. 
  • Conduct needs assessments with learners, assist them to set learning goals, and develop lessons accordingly as required. 
  • Design assessment tasks for on-going evaluation of learners’ progress based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and PBLA guidelines. 
  • Assist learners in organizing and updating the PBLA Language Companions (learner portfolios) as evidence of their learning progress.  
  • Integrate online resources and Learning Management System such as Avenue.ca in language instruction.
  • Create a non-threatening and positive learning environment by acknowledging and respecting students’ existing skills and life experiences.
  • Maintain attendance records and other documentation as required. 
  • Organize special events to enhance learners’ participation and cultural experience.   

Qualifications:

  • TESL certificate from an accredited institution recognized by TESL Ontario. 
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching English as a Second Language to adult newcomers. 
  • Experience providing online training through a Moodle-based Learning Management System will be an asset. 
  • Experience providing adult instruction using virtual delivery tools and software (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.). 
  • In depth understanding of and experience using the Revised Canadian Language Benchmarks 2012, the LINC Curriculum Guidelines and ESL for Adult Literacy Learners (ALL) 2015. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have completed PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) and Avenue.ca Stage 2 training. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching CLB 1-2 language classes. 
  • Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.

Location:

 Newmarket, ON.

Duration of Position:

 September 3, 2025, to March 31, 2026

Starting Salary Range:

 $41.37 per hour

Posting Date:

2025-07-24

Closing Date:

2025-08-07

Notes:

 We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference 108-25 by clicking on the link below: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=108-25&site=costi

"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."

COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.