As a member of the NEW language team, the ESL/LINC 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 years teaching experience, preferably with adults and newcomers
- Leadership skills and strong reporting skills
- Commitment to working in a feminist agency working from a anti-oppression framework
- Sound knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks and ability to benchmark student progress
- Excellent lesson planning, communication and interpersonal 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).
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal chance 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/LINC Supply Teacher (Toronto)
🏢 Newcomer-Women
📍 Toronto
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