English as a Second Language (ESL)/LINC/Citizenship Instruction Instructor - Supply 2026/2027

York Region District School Board; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The York Region District School Board is seeking an English as a Second Language (ESL)/LINC/Citizenship Instruction Instructor - Supply to support diverse learners across multiple sites. The role offers flexible hours (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 12:30–3:30 p.m., and 6:00–9:00 p.m.) within the Canada York Region area.

In this supply capacity, you will deliver ESL instruction to adult students, requiring a TESL Ontario Accreditation and prior ESL teaching experience.

Qualifications

• TESL Ontario Accreditation Certificate is required.
• Experience in providing instruction in ESL to adult students.

Skills

ESL instruction experience

Education

TESL Ontario Accreditation Certificate

Job description

Position: English as a Second Language (ESL)/LINC/Citizenship Instruction Instructor - Supply

Work Location: Various locations

Work Schedule: Varies: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:30-3:30pm & 6-9:00pm

Salary: $39.88 per hour

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026

Please note - This posting may close at any time throughout the 2026/2027 school year, as hiring is determined by system needs.

Thank you for your interest in and application for English as a Second Language (ESL)/LINC/Citizenship Instruction Instructor - Supply.

Notes: Successful incumbent must complete a self-directed PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) training within the first 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• TESL Ontario Accreditation Certificate
• Experience in providing instruction in ESL to adult students

Additional Information

• If you are external to the YRDSB, you will be prompted to provide at least three (3) professional, supervisory teaching references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address) in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.
• If you are an internal YRDSB employee, please be sure to include all of your previous teaching experiences in your application as well as two (2) references one of which must be a YRDSB administrator.
• All successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory police record check. Please refer to the for additional details.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees

If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.