The Durham Catholic District School Board is located just east of Toronto and is renowned for providing comprehensive Catholic education to over 22,500 students in 38 elementary schools, 7 secondary schools, and 6 continuing and alternative education centers throughout Durham Region.

The Durham Catholic District School Board invites applications from qualified candidates interested in the following position:

POSITION: SUPPLY LINC/ESL INSTRUCTOR

CLB LEVELS: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 1 – 6, Literacy

HOURS OF WORK: Varied, dependent upon system’s operational needs (8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

START DATE: As soon as possible

LOCATIONS: Whitby Language Center: 1003 Giffard Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 2S3

Ajax Welcome Center: 458 Fairall Street, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6

Ajax Continuing Education: 458 Fairall Street, Unit 7, Ajax, ON, L1S

RATE OF PAY : $45.92 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Interested candidates are invited to apply directly to this posting. A copy of your TESL Ontario Certificate (OCELT) should be uploaded to support your application. Please note only applications accompanied by a valid TESL Ontario certificate will be considered. Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction to LINC/ESL students both in-person and virtually from assigned locations in Whitby and Ajax.
• Follow lesson plans and/or prepare lesson plans according to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels and student needs.
• Implementation of CLB related activities and competencies.
• Complete required reports and student attendance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) Ontario certification (OCELT) membership in good standing.
• Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) training and experience.
• CLB bootcamp certificate.
• Experience using History of Assessment, Referral, and Training Systems (HARTs) for recording course data, learner data, and attendance.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian Language Benchmarks.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Ability to maintain records, artifacts, and other supporting documents as required.
• Proficient computer skills and experience integrating technology into the classroom.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Avenue platforms.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

At DCDSB, fostering a culture of inclusion is a fundamental imperative. Acknowledging the diversity of our students, staff and community and ensuring that every member of our inclusive community is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar to our mission. The DCDSB invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, and candidates who self-identify as a member of a racialized/marginalized community, who may enhance equity and representation in our workforce.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please contact Kaitlyn.Chappelle@dcdsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.