This is a part-time non-union contract position, scheduled to work 12 hours per- week providing teaching to two part-time evening classes (level 2-3 and level 5). Classes will be delivered online.

No classes during the following closure periods:

Christmas Break: December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026.

 March Break: March 16 to March 20, 2026

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Design, implement, and instruct English as a Second Language classes in a LINC program  based on the PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) guidelines.

•         Design PBLA based module plans as well as daily lesson plans following the Revised    Canadian Language Benchmarks 2012 and the LINC Curriculum Guidelines.

•         Develop a diversity of course materials that are based on the Curriculum Guidelines in a task- based program for CLBs 2/3 and CLBs 4/5.

•         Conduct on-going needs assessments with learners, assist them to set learning goals and develop lessons accordingly.

•         Design assessment tasks for on-going evaluation of learners’ progress based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and PBLA guidelines.

•         Assist learners in organizing and updating the PBLA Language Companions (learner portfolios) as evidence of their learning progress.

•         Prepare learners’ conference summary and progress reports. Conduct one-on-one interviews with learners to provide feedback on learning progress.

•         Provide computer-assisted instruction using language learning software and MS Office programs.

•         Integrate online resources and delivery tools such as Avenue in language instruction.

•         Maintain attendance records and other documentation as required.

•         Organize special events to enhance learners’ participation and cultural experience.

•         Assist in outreach activities to recruit LINC clients as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

•         TESL ON certificate from an accredited institution recognized by TESL Ontario.

•         Minimum 2 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language to adult newcomers.

•         Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching CLBs 2-5.

•         In-depth understanding of and experience using the Revised Canadian Language Benchmarks 2012 and the LINC Curriculum Guidelines.

•         Preference will be given to candidates who have completed PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) and Avenue Stage 2 training.

•         Experience providing online training.

•         Experience providing adult instruction using software associated with the LINC Program such as Avenue.ca as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams.

•         Ability to adapt teaching methodology to the needs/skill levels of individual learners.

•         Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.

•         Experience working in a multicultural environment.

•         Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of adult immigrants and refugees.

•         Ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills.

•         Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.