Casual English Second Language; ESL Instructor

Job Code: 25

CUPE-ESL
14

CUPE Local 256 Unit 3

The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) employs a team of approximately 4,000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35,000 students across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools in the counties of Dufferin, Wellington, and the City of Guelph.

The St. George's Centre for ESL, part of the Continuing Education department, is looking for a skilled, passionate and qualified individual to join our adult non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This instructor will fill in for absent ESL Instructors on an as‑needed basis and on short notice for temporary positions. Employees on our Supply List can apply for long‑term assignments and permanent positions as they become available.

The adult non‑credit ESL program provides settlement‑focused English language training for eligible adult newcomers who want to learn English or improve the English skills they already have. Classes are held Monday to Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 p.m., Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Class levels range from Foundation Literacy to Canadian Benchmark Level 9.

Guelph

As a causal position, there is no guarantee of hours per week. A causal employee with full availability has more opportunity to accept available positions as they arise.

$36.49 to $41.19 per hour

• TESL Ontario accreditation (in good standing)
• Excellent knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Familiarity with LINC curriculum documents
• Knowledge of and experience with Portfolio Based Language Assessment
• Proven ability to develop and deliver a multi‑level task‑based curriculum
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology in the classroom and computer skills
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Proven commitment to learner success
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and accept short notice call‑ins