ESL Instructor

St. Clement's School; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an ESL Instructor, where you will play a pivotal role in helping newcomers to Canada improve their English skills. This full-time position offers a supportive and innovative environment, allowing you to work with diverse, multicultural clientele while leading engaging classrooms. You'll utilize your strong understanding of Canadian Language Benchmarks to foster a positive learning experience and adapt your teaching to meet the unique needs of each student. If you're passionate about education and committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in instruction, ideally with newcomers.
• Strong digital technology skills and comfortability with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead classrooms of multi-level skills individuals for English improvements.
• Complete assessments of skills and determine classroom instruction approaches.

Skills

Canadian Language Benchmarks

Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA)

Customer Service Skills

Professional Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

College Diploma in Education

TESL Ontario Certification

Tools

MS Office

HARTs System

Video Conferencing Tools

OneDrive

Job description

ESL Instructor

One Full Time Position

Contract dates: ASAP until August 31, 2025

35 Hours per Week; $28.28 per hour

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025

Working at the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) means being part of a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what is best for students, and helping every individual achieve success. We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

The ESL Instructor, working within the Continuing Education department, will instruct ESL classrooms, teaching English to Learners CLB Levels Pre-5+. The role will be based in Niagara Falls and operate during business hours, instructing newcomers to Canada.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

· Strong understanding of application of Canadian Language Benchmarks

· Familiarity with Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) is an asset

· Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on professionalism, an excitement for learning and a positive customer experience

· Ability to build professional relationships with clientele, follow up and maintain relationships

· Be adaptable, flexible and driven to achieve positive personal and team outcomes

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Lead classrooms of multi-level skills individuals, working towards English improvements and settling in the Niagara Region

· Work with multi-barriered, multi-cultural clientele in a classroom setting

· Complete assessments of skills and determine approaches to classroom instruction and direction to how to support Learners in being successful

· Maintain client records and report accordingly

· Use of technologies; MS programs, HARTs, communicate and keep documentation, video conferencing for distance meetings, using outlook, OneDrive and other online programs

· Work independently with automony to run your own classroom

· Collaborate with organizations to network and build relationships

· Conduct workshop facilitation to external organizations and clientele

· Remain flexible and accept other duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements

· A minimum of a College Diploma in a relevant field of education

· Successful completion of the TESL Ontario Certification is a mandatory requirement

· A minimum of 1-2 years experience in instruction/facilitation, ideally with newcomers

· Strong digital technology skills and comfortability with MS Office; knowledge of the HARTs system is considered an asset

· Able to work in a multicultural setting while managing various individual needs of participants throughout a lesson

· Experience in case management, addressing barriers, goal-setting, and referrals to services would be considered assets

· Able to obtain a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check

This position is temporary and funded until August 31st 2025.

Applications including cover letter, resume and three professional references must be submitted via Apply to Education by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. We thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to “Achieving Success Together” and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this objective.

Your participation in responding to the DSBN Confidential DSBN Self-Identification Survey would be of assistance. Your participation in responding to these questions is voluntary and is not required to be considered for an interview. If you wish to participate in the survey, please click on the following link:

Voluntary DSBN Confidential Self-Identification Survey

DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Personal information on this form is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, M é tis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.