25CUPE-ESL18 Permanent ESL-LINC Instructor

Job Code: 25CUPE-ESL18

CUPE Local 256 Unit 3

CAREER OPPORTUNITY PERMANENT ESL/LINC I N S T R UC T OR

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 66 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 Foundation Literacy and Canadian Language Benchmark level 1 and 2 with Literacy 1 and 2.

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

Hours/Days of Work : Equivalent to 13 hours and 20 minutes per week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. (which includes PBLA administration time); Monday to Friday

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

The final offer of employment for this position depends upon learner enrolment and funding. Duties will commence no sooner than Monday January 5 2026.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Candidates are invited to submit their application which includes a resume through Apply To Education no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 12 2025. To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: . External candidates are encouraged to include 2 to 3 professional supervisory references and relevant supporting educational and/or training documentation with their application.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

At UGDSB we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting creating complex and unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully thrive and reach their full potential. Please visit Safe Equitable and Inclusive Schools to find out more about equity diversity and inclusion at the UGDSB.

Accommodation & Accessibility

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 .

5-Dec-25