Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor Term

Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor - Term Assignment

Continuing and Community Education

OPSEU 423

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 temporary part-time English as a Second Language Instructors to support our Adult ESL day school program until June 26 2026. These positions report to the Coordinator in the program under the supervision of the Manager of Continuing & Community Education.

• St. Nicholas Adult School - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Canadian Language Benchmark 7-8 (online - note all day time instruction is done from the school)

• St Joseph Adult High School - 9:00-12:00 noon (taught from school) Tuesday & Thursday and Saturday morning 9:00-11:00 a.m. taught from home (8 hours a week) Flex English Canadian Language Benchmark 5-8 (online class)

  
  

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 help track learner skills and progress

• 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 (OCELT) and be a member in good standing

• Previous general ESL teaching experience with various CLB or CLB Literacy levels

• Demonstrated strong expertise in using learning technologies effectively to teach various CLB levels to adults (include specific examples and describe in your CV and/or letter of application)

• Proven understanding and experience using PBLA with learners

• Proven collaboration cross-cultural and instructional design planning skills

  
  

Any of the following are considered assets:

• PBLA Lead certification

• Certified to use and experience in HARTs

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

The salary for this position is $43.22 an hour (plus 4% vacation pay and 3.8% statutory holiday pay).

The start date is as soon as possible with an anticipated end date of June 26 2026.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to apply through the ApplytoEducation (ATE) platform by 4:00 pm on February 11 2026. If you do not currently have an ATE account you will be prompted to create a free account and upload your resume and cover letter.

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. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are reminded to please also check their spam folder for messages.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to

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.

AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment 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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