LINC Teacher (Temporary)

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

Job summary

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is seeking a LINC Instructor for a temporary contract. You will join the language team to develop curricula, assess student needs, and support newcomer women within a feminist, anti-oppression framework.

You will teach daily classes aligned with Canadian Language Benchmarks, design engaging lesson plans, integrate online learning, and monitor attendance and progression to meet funder requirements.

Qualifications

• TESL-Ontario certified.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably with adults and newcomers.
• Leadership skills and strong reporting skills.
• Commitment to feminist agency working from an anti-oppression framework.
• Sound knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks and ability to benchmark student progress.
• Excellent lesson planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience within anti-oppressive, human rights framework.
• Familiar with program expectations funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
• Computer skills with language education 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).

Responsibilities

• Teach a daily class in compliance with CLB Curriculum Guidelines and Canadian Language Benchmarks.
• Design and provide professional, appropriate and innovative lesson plans.
• Develop curricula which promotes civic engagement & human rights learning outcomes for newcomer women.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive & equitable classroom atmosphere.
• Integrate classroom teaching with online learning through LMS platforms and language 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 use information to enhance teaching.
• Provide monthly reports to the direct supervisor.
• Maintain and provide statistical and attendance information for monthly report.
• Ensure 35% progression rate and teach to high standards and benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and agency policies and protocols.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork.

Skills

TESL Ontario cert

Teaching experience

Leadership

Reporting skills

Anti-oppressive practice

CLB knowledge

Time management

Communication

Second language asset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

MS Word

Internet

Language software

Job description

Position title: LINC Instructor (Temporary Contract)

Reporting to: Language Program Manager

Vacancy: Existing

Vacancy number: IRCC-0006

Number of openings: 1

Hourly Rate: $41.29

Hours: up to 25 hours per week

Classification: Temporary - FT contract

Starting date: To be determined

Application Deadline: October 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Position Summary:

As a member of the NEW language team, the 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.