International Languages Program - Tigrinya Instructor

Wellington Catholic District School Board; Guelph; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellington Catholic District School Board is seeking an International Languages Program Instructor for Tigrinya. The role involves delivering instruction in English and the target language, with duties including curriculum planning, classroom management, attendance, record-keeping, and parent communications.

The position runs Saturdays at St Francis from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm, September 12, 2026 to June 5, 2027, with a pay rate of CAD 27.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• Fluency in the language of delivery (Tigrinya).
• Qualifications and experience in second language acquisition would be an asset.
• Experience within a school and/or community environment involving school‑aged children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exemplary organizational, time and class management skills.
• Appropriate pedagogical skills.
• An understanding of cultural diversities.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum planning based on unit themes.
• Classroom management and supervision of students.
• Complete all organizational duties (attendance, registers, certificates, lesson preparation).
• Supervise students in classes and play areas.
• Collaborate with International Language staff.
• Ongoing communication with parents.
• Participate in cultural events as determined by the program.

Skills

Fluency in delivery language TA

Second language acquisition experience

School environment experience

Oral and written communication

Organizational and time management

Pedagogical skills

Cultural diversity understanding

Job description

The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.

Job Posting 26-152

International Languages Program Instructor

Language: Tigrinya

Location: St Francis

Start Date: September 12, 2026

Ending date: June 5, 2027

Hours: Saturdays* 9:15 am – 12:15 p.m.

*Excluding holiday weekends and dates during board shutdown periods

Rate of Pay: $27.36 per hour

As an Instructor of the International Language Program, the candidate would provide instruction to students in both English and the language of delivery and would perform a variety of teaching duties including:

• Curriculum planning based on Unit Themes
• Classroom management
• Completion of all organizational duties associated with teaching class (attendance, class registers, certificates, lesson preparation)
• Supervision of students in classes and play areas
• Cooperative and collaborative planning with the International Language staff
• Ongoing communication with parents
• Participation in cultural events as determined by the program

The successful candidate should have:

• Fluency in language of delivery
• Qualifications and experience in second language acquisition would be an asset
• Experience within a school and/or community environment involving school aged children
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exemplary organizational, time and class management skills
• Appropriate pedagogical skills
• An understanding of cultural diversities

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.

POSTING DATE: FRIDAY September 4, 2026

Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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