ESL Instructor, English Language Program, Continuing Education

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an ESL instructor for the Summer Intensive Program. This role focuses on delivering engaging English language instruction through innovative methodologies, fostering a communicative environment for students. You'll develop lesson plans that enhance speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. Ideal candidates will possess a university degree and a TESL Canada Level 1 Certificate, with a passion for teaching adult learners. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' language acquisition in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching adult English learners.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to second language learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-class instruction using communicative teaching methods.
• Develop lesson plans and assessments for various learning activities.

Skills

Teaching English as a Second Language

Communicative Teaching Methodology

Cooperative Learning Activities

Lesson Planning

Cultural Competence

MS Word

MS Excel

Learning Management System

Education

University Degree

TESL Canada Level 1 Certificate

TESL Canada Level 2 or 3 Certificate

Job description

Description

Position Description

The English Language Program is looking for qualified ESL instructors to teach in Summer 2025 intensive programs.

The Summer Intensive Program includes the following courses:

General ESL:In the ELP intensive course, students will take a communicative approach to learning English. Although points of grammar will be thoroughly reviewed, students will focus mainly on the skills of speaking and listening. Students will be expected to play an active role in speaking and listening in class.

Literature Circle: This class aims to develop students' proficiency at integrating critical thinking skills, reading tasks, writing tasks and vocabulary development. A "Literature Circle" is a structure for talking about a book with peers as the book is read together.

Pronunciation: In this class, students will take a communicative approach to learning pronunciation.Students will improve their pronunciation by focusing on vowel sounds, consonant sounds, syllable stress, word stress, contractions, rhythm, and intonation.

The dates for the summer programs are:

ESL Intensive Program: Summer 1

June 30 - July 25, 2025

ESL Intensive Program: Summer 2

August 5 - August 29, 2025

(ESL classes run 9am-12pm Monday -Friday. Literature Circle and Pronunciation run 1-3pm Monday-Thursday.)

Scope of Responsibilities

• In-class delivery through communicative teaching methodology
• High reliance on cooperative learning activities
• Create effective lessons plans, develop content, learning activities, presentations, assignments and assessments

Qualifications

A university degree and a minimum TESL Canada Level 1 Certificate is required

• A TESL Canada Level 2 or 3 Certificate is desirable.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience teaching adult English Learners is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred. International teaching experience is desirable.
• Experience teaching advanced students is highly desirable.
• Culturally competent and sensitive to the needs of second language learners and international students.
• Proficient in the use of email, MS Word, and MS Excel. Experience using a Learning Management System is desirable.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, patience and adaptability across a range of learning contexts

Compensation:

English Language Program instructors are remunerated at $44-$47/hr (rate includes prep and planning).

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards). Please include both a cover letter and resume in your application by May 16th, 2025.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.