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

Ottawa Catholic School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 4%

Holiday pay 3.8%

Job summary

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is seeking a part-time Adult ESL Instructor for a permanent assignment at St. Joseph Adult. The role involves delivering ESL instruction online and in person, adapting to CLB levels, and maintaining attendance records.

You will create CLB-appropriate content and collaborate with the Continuing Education team to support job readiness and learner progress. Applicants must hold a TESL Ontario certification (or PLAR) and have ESL teaching experience with various

Qualifications

• TESL Ontario certification or PLAR accreditation and in good standing.
• Experience teaching ESL to CLB/LINC levels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with learning technologies for in-person/online teaching.
• Experience with PBLA and learner progress records.
• Collaboration and instructional design planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL in-person or online as part of the day school program.
• Create CLB-appropriate content for the curriculum.
• Maintain attendance records and learner progress.
• Interact with Continuing Education staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ESL Teaching Experience

CLB/LINC Knowledge

Learning Technologies

PBLA Proficiency

Collaboration & Planning

Education

TESL Ontario Certification/PLAR

Tools

Google Meet

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

Assignment:

• ESL Flex English CLB 5- (online), Tuesdays - Thursdays 9:00am - 12:00pm, Google Meetings on Friday 12:30pm - 3:30pm and Friday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Total Hours: 15 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

• Excellent organizational skills
• 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).