ESL/LINC Supply Teacher

Newcomer-Women; Casual; On-site; PEN 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto seeks an ESL/LINC Instructor (Supply/On call) to join the women-centered language team. The role involves curriculum development, assessment, and supporting newcomer women in achieving learning benchmarks.

You will collaborate with team members and report to the Language Program Manager, contributing to program delivery and ongoing evaluation within organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Must be TESL-Ontario certified.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field is required.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably with adults and newcomers.
• Leadership skills and strong reporting skills.
• Commitment to feminist, anti-oppression framework.
• Knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and benchmarking progress.
• Excellent lesson planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with anti-oppressive, human rights framework.
• Familiar with program expectations funded by IRCC.
• Computer skills with MS Word and Internet.
• Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills.
• Fluency in a second language is an asset (Spanish, Tamil, Chinese, Urdu, Russian, etc).

Responsibilities

• Teach daily classes in accordance with CLB Curriculum Guidelines and CLB benchmarks.
• Design professional, innovative lesson plans aligned with teaching methods.
• Develop curricula to promote civic engagement and human rights learning for newcomer women.
• Create inclusive, equitable classroom atmosphere.
• Integrate classroom teaching with online LMS and language software.
• Plan activities to complement curriculum.
• Monitor attendance and student engagement at high levels.
• Participate in professional development and apply learnings.
• Provide monthly reports to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain statistical and attendance data for monthly reporting.
• Strive for 35% progression rate and high standards.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and agency policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership

Reporting

CLB knowledge

Anti-oppression framework

TESL Ontario certified

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual/Multilingual (asset)

Curriculum design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

TESL Ontario certification

Tools

MS Word

Internet

Language education software

Job description

Position title

ESL/LINC Instructor (Supply/On call)

Reporting to

Language Program Manager

Vacancy

Existing

Vacancy number

IRCC-0005

Number of openings

2

Hourly Rate

$41.29

Classification

Permanent - Casual

Starting date

To be determined

Location

Queen Street/Fairview Mall Location

Application Deadline

October 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Position Summary

As a member of the NEW language team, the ESL/LINC Instructor works in collaboration with team members and participates in curricula development, assessment and evaluation of student needs within a women-centered framework. Staff works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a daily class in compliance with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB Curriculum Guidelines and Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Design and provide professional, appropriate and innovative lesson plans consistent with accepted teaching methods
• Develop curricula which promotes civic engagement & human rights learning outcomes for newcomer women
• Develop and maintain an inclusive & equitable classroom atmosphere where participants are welcome and engaged in learning
• Integrate classroom teaching with online learning through LMS (Learning Management System) platforms and language educational software
• Plan appropriate activities to complement curriculum activities
• Ensure and monitor high level of student attendance and active participation
• Participate in professional development sessions and actively use information to enhance teaching
• Provide monthly reports in timely manner to their direct supervisor
• Maintain and provide statistical and attendance information for monthly report
• Ensure 35% progression rate for students and to teach to high standards and learning benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and agency policies and protocols
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and a strong team player

Qualifications

• Must be TESL-Ontario certified
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field is required.
• Should have a minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably with adults and newcomers
• Leadership skills and strong reporting skills
• Commitment to working in a feminist agency working from a anti-oppression framework
• Sound knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks and ability to benchmark student progress
• Excellent lesson planning, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability working within an anti-oppressive, human rights framework
• Familiar with program expectations funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
• Computer skills with knowledge of language educational softwares, MS Word and the Internet
• Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills
• Fluency in a second language is an asset (Spanish, Tamil, Chinese, Urdu, Russian, etc).

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.

Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.

Disclaimer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.