About the role
Duties:
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Adapt and further develop the existing curriculum and teaching materials for CLB 5+ learners, reflecting their occupational backgrounds and employment needs.
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Design, implement and instruct Canadian Workplace English as a Second Language classes at CLBs 5+ through online delivery, combining synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
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Deliver synchronous instruction to learners through video conferencing tools such as MS.
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Instruct and facilitate online training modules on Moodle on sector-specific terminology and language usage, as well as employment skills development. Monitor learners’ progress.
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Design a long-range plan and daily lesson plans based on the curriculum and learners’ language needs using a task-based approach.
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Conduct ongoing needs assessments of participants.
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Develop a diversity of course materials that meet the curriculum's objectives and learners' pre-employment preparation.
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Develop and implement program evaluation tools for ongoing assessment of learners’ progress. Document evidence of progress for learners’ language proficiency adjustments. Provide feedback to learners for improvement.
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Provide feedback to the program supervisor and team members for program coordination and adjustment.
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Creates a non-threatening and positive learning environment by acknowledging and respecting the students' skills and life experiences.
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Maintain attendance records, participants’ progress reports and other documentation as required.
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Participate in professional development online or in-person as required.
Qualifications:
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TESL Ontario certified.
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Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching ESL or LINC at the higher levels.
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Priority consideration will be given to those who have experience teaching employment-oriented and sector-specific language training programs
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Previous experience providing online facilitation or online course delivery. Ability to provide technical troubleshooting will be considered an asset.
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Proficient in online tools for synchronous and asynchronous instruction, including but not limited to MS Teams, MS Office Suite, etc.
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Direct experience with Moodle, virtual seminars or other Online Learning Management Systems.
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Experience in curriculum design or adaptation for higher levels/pre-employment language training programs.
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In-depth knowledge of and experience using the Canadian Language Benchmarks and the LINC Curriculum Guidelines or the Curriculum Guidelines for the Ontario Adult Non-Credit Language Training Program.
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Working knowledge of the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks’ Language for Success Framework.
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Completion of Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) will be an asset.
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Knowledge of access to professions issues facing newcomers, job search techniques, employment-related vocabulary and professional terminology.
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Direct experience in one or more of the following sectors will be an asset: Accounting, Finance, IT, Health Care, Office Administration and Customer Service, and Education.
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Must be fully vaccinated or exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
Location:
Online
Duration of Position:
October 14 to December 19, 2025 And January 19 to March 27, 2026
Starting Salary Range:
$38.54 per hour
Posting Date:
2025-09-25
Closing Date:
2025-10-09
Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file, by quoting reference #141-25, and clicking on the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=141-25&site=costi
About Costi
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Our programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance.
About the role
Duties:
-
Adapt and further develop the existing curriculum and teaching materials for CLB 5+ learners, reflecting their occupational backgrounds and employment needs.
-
Design, implement and instruct Canadian Workplace English as a Second Language classes at CLBs 5+ through online delivery, combining synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
-
Deliver synchronous instruction to learners through video conferencing tools such as MS.
-
Instruct and facilitate online training modules on Moodle on sector-specific terminology and language usage, as well as employment skills development. Monitor learners’ progress.
-
Design a long-range plan and daily lesson plans based on the curriculum and learners’ language needs using a task-based approach.
-
Conduct ongoing needs assessments of participants.
-
Develop a diversity of course materials that meet the curriculum's objectives and learners' pre-employment preparation.
-
Develop and implement program evaluation tools for ongoing assessment of learners’ progress. Document evidence of progress for learners’ language proficiency adjustments. Provide feedback to learners for improvement.
-
Provide feedback to the program supervisor and team members for program coordination and adjustment.
-
Creates a non-threatening and positive learning environment by acknowledging and respecting the students' skills and life experiences.
-
Maintain attendance records, participants’ progress reports and other documentation as required.
-
Participate in professional development online or in-person as required.
Qualifications:
-
TESL Ontario certified.
-
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching ESL or LINC at the higher levels.
-
Priority consideration will be given to those who have experience teaching employment-oriented and sector-specific language training programs
-
Previous experience providing online facilitation or online course delivery. Ability to provide technical troubleshooting will be considered an asset.
-
Proficient in online tools for synchronous and asynchronous instruction, including but not limited to MS Teams, MS Office Suite, etc.
-
Direct experience with Moodle, virtual seminars or other Online Learning Management Systems.
-
Experience in curriculum design or adaptation for higher levels/pre-employment language training programs.
-
In-depth knowledge of and experience using the Canadian Language Benchmarks and the LINC Curriculum Guidelines or the Curriculum Guidelines for the Ontario Adult Non-Credit Language Training Program.
-
Working knowledge of the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks’ Language for Success Framework.
-
Completion of Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) will be an asset.
-
Knowledge of access to professions issues facing newcomers, job search techniques, employment-related vocabulary and professional terminology.
-
Direct experience in one or more of the following sectors will be an asset: Accounting, Finance, IT, Health Care, Office Administration and Customer Service, and Education.
-
Must be fully vaccinated or exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
Location:
Online
Duration of Position:
October 14 to December 19, 2025 And January 19 to March 27, 2026
Starting Salary Range:
$38.54 per hour
Posting Date:
2025-09-25
Closing Date:
2025-10-09
Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file, by quoting reference #141-25, and clicking on the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=141-25&site=costi
About Costi
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Our programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life.
Operating from 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance.