English as a Second Language (ESL ) Instructor

Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment fulfilling careers and the opportunity to make a difference in our students lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples Black and racialized people persons with disabilities people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

We are looking for a full time permanent ESL Instructor to teach in our ESL day school program. This position reports to the Manager Continuing & Community Education in collaboration with the St. Patricks Adult School ESL Coordinator in the program.

Locations/Assignments:

• Literacy (am) and Canadian Language Benchmark 4 Speaking at Work (pm)
  

• Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

• Location: St. Patricks Adult School

The assignment involves:

• Using various tools/apps to teach language skills in person or online
• Create content for the specific curricula that is appropriate to the CLB levels of the course
• Implement and maintain learner skills progress and accurate attendance records
• Ability to interact occasionally at a professional level as a representative of the Continuing Education department with other departments and various administrative staff if required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Valid TESL Ontario Certification and be a member in good standing
• Previous general ESL teaching experience with various CLB levels
• Demonstrated strong expertise in using learning technologies effectively to teach in person or online various CLB level ESL or LINC classes (include specific examples and describe in your CV and/or letter of application)
• Proven understanding and application of PBLA with learners
• Proven collaboration cross-cultural and instructional design planning skills

Any of the following are considered assets:

• Experience working in Job Readiness / Employment / Skills Training programs
  
• Work Experience in various industry(ies) or sector(s) or trade(s) ideally in a training or lead role
• Proof of ability to integrate those skills into a curriculum
• Experience working with employers and in program promotion
• Experience in diversity equity and inclusion
• Able to speak additional languages
• PBLA Lead training
• Expertise facilitating CLB training with teachers
  

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their qualifications and experience.

The salary for this position is $41.41 to $49.20 an hour (plus 4% vacation pay and 3.8% statutory holiday pay). A comprehensive employee benefits package is also provided.

Anticipated Start Date: Is as soon as possible

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Apply to Education by 5 pm on December 11 2025. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview you will receive an email including the interview date/time location and process details.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

You will be required to provide a negative Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months if successful in the hiring process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process please contact the Human Resources Department via email at prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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