Casual English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Job Code: 25CUPE-ESL14

CUPE Local 256 Unit 3

CASUAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) INSTRUCTOR

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit the Six Nations of the Grand River and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The St. Georges Centre for ESL (part of the Continuing Education department within the Upper Grand District School Board) is looking for a skilled passionate and qualified individual for our adult non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL). This opening is for availability on our ESL Supply List. This instructor will fill in for absent ESL Instructors on an as-needed basis and on short notice for short-term temporary positions in the Upper Grand DSB. Employees on our Supply List can apply for long-term assignments and permanent positions as they become available.

The Upper Grand District School Boards 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. English language classes are held Monday to Thursday between the hours of 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. Classes range from Foundation Literacy to Canadian Benchmark Level 9.

Location: Guelph

Hours/Days of Work: Where there is no guarantee of hours per week as this is a causal position a

causal employee with full availability will have more opportunity to accept available positions as they arise.

Rate of pay: $36.49 to $41.19 per hour

Qualifications:

• 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

• Submit application via Apply to Education site a personal resume that is no longer than 2 pages in length.
• Include relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation.

Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check for requirements.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

Employment Equity

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity including but not limited to:

• First Nations Inuit and Métis peoples and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry ethnicity colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process please contact .

August 21 2025