PRIMARY FOCUS/OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY: Provide basic English language instruction to adult newcomers to facilitate the social, cultural, and economic integration of immigrants and refugees into Canada. 1.

Adhere to all ECSD LINC policies and procedures; 2.

Practice cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect in the workplace; 3.

Adhere to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) with respect to students’ and employees' personal information; 4.

Establish a welcoming, safe and positive learning atmosphere for students; 5.

Ensure that you are informed of the Crisis Management plan for the LINC site; 6.

Instruct according to the lesson plan, when provided; 7.

Instruct all LINC class/levels emphasizing settlement issues and multicultural inclusion; 8.

Instruct and assist students in language learning, including digital literacy, by following the ECSD LINC Curriculum Guidelines and Digital Literacy Progression List; 9.

Be prepared to utilize online learning platforms/programs in the classroom as needed; 10.

Create lesson plans and teaching materials following the ECSD LINC Curriculum Guidelines and a Task-Based Language Teaching approach (TBLT), citing copyright when referring to or using other resources; 11.

Keep current with developments in the ESL teaching profession, including literacy (if applicable) and Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA); 12.

Record daily student attendance; 13.

Work amicably as a team member: sharing workspaces, participating in and contributing to materials exchange, staff meetings and professional development; 14.





Provide ample notes to the regular instructor upon their return regarding instruction that occurred and any other significant events; 15.

Ensure classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each working shift; 16.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator; For assignments more than one day, but less than 30 days, the following duties may apply: 17.

Create lesson plans/modules/assessments/teaching materials, if needed, in consultation with the PBLA Lead and following the ECSD LINC Curriculum Guidelines and a Task-Based Language Teaching approach (TBLT), citing copyright when referring to or using other resources; 18.

Conduct assessments, provided by the regular instructor, according to the Canadian Language Benchmarks and Portfolio Based Language Assessments (PBLA); record and share student achievement with the regular instructor; 19.

Organize and participate in field trips that utilize TBLT; and 20.

Participate in Substitute training sessions when provided.

Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education; an Alberta teaching certificate is preferred; Related bachelor’s degree, and 1-2 years of relevant ESL/EAL teaching experience, orTESL Canada certification, or





Completion of the ACE TESOL Certificate Language Proficiency Requirements, if required: TOEFL iBT – 92 or more with a minimum of 22 in each skill;IELTS General or Academic –7.0 overall score with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill; orCELPIP General – 10 in each skill Completion of online CLB Bootcamp Training prior to hire - Bow Valley College Post TESL Certificate would be considered an asset; Online teaching experience would be considered an asset; Solid computer skills and knowledge incorporating technology into the ESL classroom; Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and applicable online platforms; Experience working with adult ESL learners at various levels; Demonstrated capability in developing curricula; Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; and,Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills*This job vacancy may be used to fill positions for the next 3 months. * We thank all applicants for their interest; only those considered for an interview will be contacted. * In accordance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s regulations, all applicants must have a valid work permit, be a Permanent Resident of Canada or Canadian Citizen.

Student Permits are not accepted.* A clear Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check, is required and must be submitted to complete the hiring process.**NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS - AVAILABILITY WEEKDAYS 8 am to 5:30 pm**

📌 LINC Instructor Substitute (Alberta)
🏢 York Region District School Board
📍 Alberta