25CUPE-ESL17 English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Job Code: 25CUPE-ESL17

CUPE Local 256 Unit 3

PERMANENT ESL/LINC 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 Board and St. Georges Centre for ESL invites qualified applicants to apply for one part-time permanent instructor position in the non-credit adult English language training program. The class level will be a Canadian Language Benchmark level 3 and 4.

Location: Guelph Adult ESL at St. Georges Centre this is an in-person class

Hours/Days of Work: Equivalent to 5 hours and 20 minutes per week from 6:20 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(which includes PBLA administration time); Monday and Wednesday

Rate of pay: $36.49 to $44.84 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
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Proven commitment to learner success
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills
• Familiarity with Google Classroom is an asset

APPLICATION DETAILS

Internal Applicants: Internal candidates (current UGDSB employees) are invited to email their cover letter and resume in PDF format to specifying Job Code 25CUPE-ESL17 in the subject line no later than 4:00pm on September 26 2025 .

External Applicants: Applications from external candidates (non-UGDSB employees) are accepted exclusivelythrough Apply To Education . To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: .

Please ensure you quote the job code in your application. Include your resume. If you are an external candidate please also include a list of professional references and 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 Checkfor 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 .

September 19 2025