Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor - Permanent Assignment

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking a permanent part-time Adult ESL Instructor to support our ESL day school program. The role reports to the Manager, Continuing & Community Education in collaboration with the LINC Coordinator.

Assignments are at St. Joseph Adult HS and All Saints HS with CLB 3-4 in-person on Saturdays and CLB 5-6 online on Saturdays at designated times. This position emphasizes using diverse tools and content aligned to CLB levels to build language and employment skills.

Qualifications

• TESL Ontario certification or PLAR accreditation and good standing.
• Experience teaching ESL across CLB levels.
• Proven use of learning technologies to teach in person or online.
• PBLA knowledge and learner progress tracking.
• Collaborative and instructional design planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESL instruction at CLB 3-4 or CLB 1-2 as assigned, in person or online.
• Create content aligned to CLB levels and curriculum.
• Maintain attendance records and track learner progress.
• Represent the Continuing Education department with staff when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PBLA knowledge

Tech-enabled teaching

Curriculum development

Online/Hybrid instruction

Education

TESL Ontario Certification

Tools

Learning technologies

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor - Permanent Assignment (part-time)

OPSEU 423

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

We are looking for a permanent part-time English as a Second Language Instructor to support our ESL day school program. This position reports to the Manager, Continuing & Community Education in collaboration with the LINC Coordinator in the program.

Anticipated Locations/Assignments :

Location: St. Joseph Adult HS

Assignment:

• CLB 3-4 in person, Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm
• CLB 5-6 online, Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: All Saints HS

Assignment:

• CLB 1-2 in person, Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm
• CLB 3-4 in person, Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm

Total Hours: 3 hours per week each assignment

The assignment involves:

• Using various tools/apps to teach language and employment skills in person or online

• Create content for the specific curricula that is appropriate to the CLB levels of the course

• Implement and maintain learner skills, progress and accurate attendance records

• Ability to interact occasionally at a professional level as a representative of the Continuing Education department with other departments and various administrative staff, if required

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Valid TESL Ontario Certification or proof of TESL Ontario accreditation through the PLAR process and be a member in good standing

• Previous general ESL teaching experience with various CLB or ESL levels

• Demonstrated strong expertise in using learning technologies effectively to teach in person or online various CLB level ESL or LINC classes (include specific examples and describe in your CV and/or letter of application)

• Proven understanding and application of PBLA with learners

• Proven collaboration, cross-cultural, and instructional design planning skills

Any of the following are considered assets:

• Experience working in Job Readiness / Employment / Skills or Trades Training programs

• Work Experience in various industry(ies) or sector(s) or trade(s), ideally in a training or lead role

• Proof of ability to integrate those skills into a curriculum

• Experience working with employers and in program promotion

  Candidates will be selected on the basis of their qualifications and experience.

The salary for this position is $43.22 an hour (plus 4% vacation pay and 3.8% statutory holiday pay).

If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authority and Purpose: Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , personal information is collected under the statutory authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act , as amended. This information may be utilized for any or all of the primary administrative functions relating to the operational activities of the Ottawa Catholic School Board, including educational programs and services, student records, and interactions with Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Board's Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure, the Protection of Privacy Policy, and the supplementary document Privacy and Information Management of Personal Information are accessible on the Board's website at www.ocsb.ca. Inquiries may be directed to the school Principal or to the Privacy Officer, Ottawa Catholic School Board, 570 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2G 3R4. Contact information: 613-224-2222 | [e-mail] .