ESL Instructor - Part-Time

ESL Instructor – Part‑Time

Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, North York, ON M2J 4T1

Hours: up to 23 hours per week, in‑person, evenings and weekends may be required

Hourly Rate: $41.29 CAD

Final date to receive applications: June 25, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

As a member of the new language team, the ESL 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.

• Teach a daily class in compliance with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) curriculum guidelines.
• Design and provide professional, appropriate and innovative lesson plans consistent with accepted teaching methods.
• Develop curricula that promote civic engagement and human rights learning outcomes for newcomer women.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive and equitable classroom atmosphere where participants are welcome and engaged in learning.
• Integrate classroom teaching with online learning through learning management system (LMS) platforms and language educational software.
• Plan appropriate activities to complement curriculum activities.
• Ensure and monitor a high level of student attendance and active participation.
• Participate in professional development sessions and actively use information to enhance teaching.
• Provide monthly reports in a timely manner to the direct supervisor.
• Maintain and provide statistical and attendance information for monthly reports.
• Ensure a 35% progression rate for students and teach to high standards and learning benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and agency policies and protocols.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service and a strong team player.

• Must be TESL‑Ontario certified.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience, preferably with adults and newcomers.
• Leadership skills and strong reporting skills.
• Commitment to working in a 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.
• Demonstrated PBLA skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work 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 (e.g., 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.

Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.