English as a Second Language Instructor Term Position

Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor - Term Assignment

Continuing and Community Education

OPSEU 423

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board : The OCSB proudly serves over 50000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment fulfilling careers and the opportunity to make a difference in our students lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples Black and racialized people persons with disabilities people from gender diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

We are looking for part-time English as a Second Language Instructors to work on term contracts in two classes to support our ESL day school program until January 30 2026 (Subject to Renewal). This position reports to the Coordinator in the program under the supervision of the Manager of Continuing & Community Education.

Anticipated Locations / Assignments :

• Assignment #1 - St Joseph Adult School - 12 : 30 p.m. - 3 : 30 p.m. Monday to Friday (15 hours a week) LINC Foundations Canadian Language Benchmark 2L (In-person multilevel class)
• Assignment #2 - St Nicholas Adult High School - Tuesday & Thursday 9 : 00-12 : 00 noon and Saturday morning 9 : 00-11 : 00 a.m. (8 hours a week) Flex English Canadian Language Benchmark 5-8 (online class)

The assignment involves :

Using various tools / apps to teach language and employment skills in person or online

Create content for the specific curricula that is appropriate to the CLB levels of the course

Implement and maintain learner skills progress and accurate attendance records

Ability to interact occasionally at a professional level as a representative of the Continuing Education department with other departments and various administrative staff if required

Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Valid TESL Ontario Certification or proof of TESL Ontario accreditation through the PLAR process (current or completed) and be a member in good standing

Previous general ESL teaching experience with various CLB or ESL levels

Demonstrated strong expertise in using learning technologies effectively to teach in person or online various CLB level ESL or LINC classes (include specific examples and describe in your CV and / or letter of application)

Proven understanding and application of PBLA with learners

Proven collaboration cross-cultural and instructional design planning skills

Any of the following are considered assets :

Experience working in Job Readiness / Employment / Skills or Trades Training programs

Work Experience in various industry(ies) or sector(s) or trade(s) ideally in a training or lead role

Proof of ability to integrate those skills into a curriculum

Experience working with employers and in program promotion

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their qualifications and experience.

The salary for this position is $42.22 an hour (plus 4% vacation pay and 3.8% statutory holiday pay).

The start date is January 5 2026 with an anticipated end date of June 26 2026.

How to Apply : Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform by 4 : 00 pm on December 24 2025. If you do not currently have an ATE account you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter

Interviews : We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview you will receive an email including the interview date / time google meet link and process details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to

You will be required to provide a negative Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months if successful in the hiring process.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process please contact the Human Resources Department via email at prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Information Collection Authorization : In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection ofPrivacyAct (MFIPPA) 1989. This information is collected under the legal authority of Section 265(1)(d) of the Education Act (R.S.O. 1990 c.E.2) as amended and may be used as necessary for some or all of the following principal administrative purposes related to : The Ottawa Catholic School Boards operation school programs and educational services student records and Ministries of the Government of Ontario. The Boards Notice of Collection Use and Disclosure & the Protection ofPrivacyPolicy may be viewed on the Boards website at . Questions aboutPrivacyshould be directed to thePrivacyOfficer by email to : privacy @ .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1