CICS is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative programs and services. We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society. Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.

Ref.: 21-26 / ESL Instructor

Job Classification: LINC Instructor

Work Team: York Region LINC

Employment Duration: Oct. 5th, 2026, to December 20th, 2026 (2 cohorts of both teacher led and self led)

Work Location:Work from home

Weekly Teaching Hours: Oct. 5th, 2026, to December 13th, 2026; 4 hours per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 pm – 9 pm

Oct. 5th, 2026, to December 20th, 2026; 20 hours per week,
flexible schedule during the day, evening and weekend to meet students’ needs.

Salary:$41.35 per hour

Status: Unionized

Responsibilities:

As a language instructor for our ESL program of Workplace Communication and Culture for PSWs, you play a pivotal role in preparing students for success in the professional world.

· Provide learners with sector-specific language instruction at the Benchmark levels from 5-8, and in accordance with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs);

· Deliver 40 hours of engaging and effective language training sessions per teacher -led cohort to students, following a set curriculum on essential skills of workplace communication and culture for personal support workers;

· Provide individual support and guidance to students from self-led cohort, averaging approximately 1 hours per student per week to maximize their participation in learning.

· Conduct online lessons using Avenue.ca, Zoom, and other web-based teaching tools;

· Responsive to newcomer needs and adult learning styles, develop lesson plans, learning materials, and activities tailored to workplace communication and culture;

Where appropriate, provide feedback to individual learners through ongoing assessments, assignments or testing following PBLA guidelines.

· Adhere to the assigned class schedule and work cooperatively with administrative staff, employer and employment counsellor to maintain program quality;

· Develop and maintain an inclusive and equitable classroom atmosphere, where participants are welcome and engaged in learning;

· Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs and skill levels of students;

· Ensure a high level of student attendance and active participation;

· Abide by the agency’s support and supervision model by supplying all required materials and working closely with program administrators;

· Observe the policy concerning student attendance and complete administrative duties in a timely manner such as client orientation, attendance records, monthly narrative reports and statistical information as required;

· Assist in program related activities and/or tasks assigned by the program manager;

· Collaborate with other CICS staff to ensure students have access to the full suite of available settlement services and employment support;

· In the course of service delivery, assist learners in reaching the ESL program objective of facilitating the social, economic and political integration of adult newcomers into Canadian society through English language instruction;

· Attend regular staff meeting and participate in program evaluation.

Qualifications:

· University degree from a recognized institute or equivalent;

· Current TESL Ontario Certification;

· Demonstrated experience working with adults of diverse cultural backgrounds;

· Proven ability and experience in teaching high as well as low level LINC or Adult ESL classes a strong asset;

· Good understanding of language training needs of newcomer communities;

· Strong knowledge of and extensive experience using the CLB 2012, LINC Curriculum Guidelines, and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA);

· Current knowledge of task-based, communicative and learner-centered approaches to teaching adults;

· Ability to develop engaging e-learning content related to workplace English;

· Solid experience and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture,

· Confidence and experience in virtual/blended program delivery, including using online platforms such as Avenue.ca, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom and/or Big Blue Button;

· Experience in curriculum development for specialized classes addressing newcomer’s needs a strong asset;

· Proven experience in teamwork;

· Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

· Ability to work in a multicultural environment;

· Excellent computer skills and ability to use online resources;

· Vulnerable sector police reference check is mandatory.

All resumes are to be sent to CICS by September 23, 2026. Application should quote Job 21-26/ESL Instructor and address the covering letter to:

Hiring Committee

Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)

2330 Midland Avenue,

Toronto, ON

M1S 5G5

CICS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities if required. This will be in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act and Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who respond to this posting. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Regrettably we cannot accept telephone inquiries.

Pay: $41.35 per hour

Expected hours: 41.35 per week

Application question(s):

• Strong knowledge of and extensive experience using the CLB 2012, LINC Curriculum Guidelines, and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA);
• Demonstrated experience working with adults of diverse cultural backgrounds;

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• TESOL Certification (required)

Work Location: Remote