Position title: ESL Instructor - Part-Time

Reporting to: Program Manager or designate

Vacancy: NEW

Vacancy number: ESL-0005

Number of openings: 1

Hourly Rate: $41.29

Hours: up to 12 hours per week, In- person, evenings and weekends may be required

Classification: Temporary - Part Time

Starting date: September 1, 2026

End Date: March 31, 2027

Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, North York, ON M2J 4T1

Application Deadline: August 25, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Position Summary:

As a member of the CURRENT language team, the ESL Instructor works in collaboration with team members and participates in curricula development, assessment and evaluation of student needs within a women-centered framework. Staff works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Teach a daily class in compliance with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB Curriculum Guidelines and Canadian Language Benchmarks

- Design and provide professional, appropriate and innovative lesson plans consistent with accepted teaching methods

- Develop curricula which promotes civic engagement & human rights learning outcomes for newcomer women

- Develop and maintain an inclusive & equitable classroom atmosphere where participants are welcome and engaged in learning

- Integrate classroom teaching with online learning through LMS (Learning Management System) platforms and language educational software

- Plan appropriate activities to complement curriculum activities

- Ensure and monitor high level of student attendance and active participation

- Participate in professional development sessions and actively use information to enhance teaching

- Provide monthly reports in timely manner to their direct supervisor

- Maintain and provide statistical and attendance information for monthly report





- Ensure 35% progression rate for students and to teach to high standards and learning benchmarks

- Ensure compliance with funder requirements and agency policies and protocols

- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and a strong team player

Qualifications

- Must be TESL-Ontario certified

- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field is required.

- Should have a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience, preferably with adults and newcomers

- Experience teaching literacy classes

- Leadership skills and strong reporting skills

- Commitment to working in a feminist agency working from an anti-oppression framework

- Sound knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks and ability to benchmark student progress

- Excellent lesson planning, communication and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrate PBLA skills

- Demonstrated knowledge and ability working within an anti-oppressive, human rights framework

- Familiar with program expectations funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

- Computer skills with knowledge of language educational softwares, MS Word and the Internet

- Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills

- Fluency in a second language is an asset (Spanish, Tamil, Chinese, Urdu, Russian, etc).

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about leveraging your skills to make a social impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.

Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.

Disclaimer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.

📌 ESL Instructor - Part-Time (North York)
🏢 Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
📍 North York