26CUPE-ESL13 - ESL Instructor

UGDSB International; Guelph; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) invites applications for a permanent part-time ESL/LINC Instructor at St. George's Centre for ESL to serve adult learners.

This position operates in-person, with funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Ontario ministry. The role is 13 hours 20 minutes per week, with a schedule Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 11:40 pm, and duties begin no sooner than October 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• TESL Ontario accreditation or eligible; in good standing.
• Excellent knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
• Familiarity with LINC curriculum documents.
• Knowledge of and experience with Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA).
• Proven ability to develop and deliver a multi-level task-based curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Proven commitment to learner success.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with Google Classroom is an asset.

Education

TESL Ontario accreditation (in good standing)

Tools

PBLA

Google Classroom

Job description

Job Code: 26CUPE-ESL13

CUPE Local 256 Unit 3

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: TEMPORARY ESL/LINC INSTRUCTOR

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 6,500 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students attending a variety of programs across 66 elementary and 12 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph. We are committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities, always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students.

The UGDSB is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive range of total rewards designed to recognize their contributions to our shared success, including competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension plan, professional development opportunities, and vibrant wellness programs.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB and St. George's Centre for ESL is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team for a permanent part-time opportunity in the capacity of ESL/LINC Instructor in the non-credit adult ESL program.

This program funded jointly by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The class level is Canadian Language Benchmark 2 and 3, including Literacy 2 and 3.

Location:

St. George's Centre

Note: This is an on-site role teaching an in-person class

FTE and Hours:

13 hours and 20 minutes per week

Hourly Pay Rate:

$36.49 - $44.84 per hour, plus applicable vacation pay in accordance with the ESA; wage rate effective September 1, 2025

Work Schedule :

Monday to Friday; 9:00 am – 11:40 pm (which includes PBLA administration time); Equivalent to 13 hours and 20 minutes per week.

Start Date:

Duties to commence no sooner than October 14, 2026.

Board Information:

Canadian Unit of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 256 Unit 3 Union

Vacancy Status:

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Experience and Qualifications:

• TESL Ontario accreditation (in good standing)
• Excellent knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Familiarity with LINC curriculum documents
• Knowledge of and experience with Portfolio Based Language Assessment
• Proven ability to develop and deliver a multi-level task-based curriculum
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Proven commitment to learner success
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Familiarity with Google Classroom is an asset

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

The UGDSB is committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that individuals may hold overlapping identities, which shape their experiences in unique ways. We are committed to our responsibility to create and maintain inclusive, equitable environments where everyone can fully participate, thrive, and reach their potential. To learn more, please visit Safe, Equitable and Inclusive Schools.

Accommodation & Accessibility

If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

APPLICANT SELF-IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS

The UGDSB is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. As part of this commitment, we are collecting voluntary self-identification data to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. The data aims to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process.

Access to this information is restricted to People, Leadership and Culture (Human Resources). Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15 in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. The UGDSB is committed to respecting the privacy of our staff, students and applicants. To learn more, please visit Policy 315 Privacy Protection and Information Access.

People, Leadership, and Culture (Human Resources) will use aggregate data from all forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. For more information on Human Rights at UGDSB, please visit Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility Office.

Completing the form is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer any or all questions, you can select "Prefer not to answer". Choosing "Prefer not to answer" as a response will not impact your application or consideration for employment. If you have questions or concerns about this form, please contact [e-mail].

6-Oct-26