Career Opportunity at COSTI
LINC Online Evening Instructor_North York
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BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS AN ONLINE EVENING LINC LEVEL INSTRUCTOR FOR ITS LANGUAGE & SKILLS TRAINING SERVICES, NORTH YORK LINC CENTRE
This is a part-time contract position, scheduled to work 12 hours per- week providing teaching to two part-time evening classes. Classes will be delivered online.
(INTERNAL ONLY)
Duties:
No classes during the following closure periods
March 16, 2026 to March 20, 2026 (March Break),
Dec 22, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026 (Winter Break)
- 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.
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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.
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Location: |
Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$41.37 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2025-03-13 |
Closing Date: |
2025-03-27 |
Notes: |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters, quoting reference #48-25 |
"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
