Language Instructor for ECE Program
About the role
Duties:
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Adapt and use the Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE) curriculum and teaching materials for CLB 5-7 newcomers
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Implement and instruct face-to-face or online ECE employment-related English as a Second Language class at CLBs 5-7.
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Instruct and facilitate participants' online learning of sector-specific terminology and language usage and module plans.
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Design module 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 objectives of the curriculum and the pre-employment preparation of learners.
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Develop and implement program evaluation tools for ongoing and final assessment. Monitor learners' progress and provide feedback to help them improve.
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Create a non-threatening and positive learning environment by acknowledging and respecting the students' existing skills and life experiences.
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Maintain attendance records, participants' progress reports, and other documentation 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 CLB levels.
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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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Previous experience providing online facilitation or online course delivery. The ability to provide technical troubleshooting will be considered an asset.
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Experience in curriculum design or adaptation for intermediate levels/pre-employment language training programs
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Completion of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) will be an asset.
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Knowledge of access to career issues facing newcomers, job search techniques, employment-related vocabulary, and professional terminology.
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Experience providing adult instruction using Microsoft Office programs, via Teams
Location:
Vaughan (Online)
Duration of Position:
March 16, 2026 - November. 6, 2026
Starting Salary Range:
$42.40 per hour
Posting Date:
2026-02-06
Closing Date:
2026-02-20
Notes:
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall. Subject to the response of those on Notice of Recall, this position may be open to Union members on a secondment basis. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters, quoting reference 20-26 to: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=20-26&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.
Language Instructor for ECE Program
About the role
Duties:
-
Adapt and use the Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE) curriculum and teaching materials for CLB 5-7 newcomers
-
Implement and instruct face-to-face or online ECE employment-related English as a Second Language class at CLBs 5-7.
-
Instruct and facilitate participants' online learning of sector-specific terminology and language usage and module plans.
-
Design module 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 objectives of the curriculum and the pre-employment preparation of learners.
-
Develop and implement program evaluation tools for ongoing and final assessment. Monitor learners' progress and provide feedback to help them improve.
-
Create a non-threatening and positive learning environment by acknowledging and respecting the students' existing skills and life experiences.
-
Maintain attendance records, participants' progress reports, and other documentation as required.
Qualifications:
-
TESL Ontario Certified.
-
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching ESL or LINC at the higher CLB levels.
-
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.
-
Previous experience providing online facilitation or online course delivery. The ability to provide technical troubleshooting will be considered an asset.
-
Experience in curriculum design or adaptation for intermediate levels/pre-employment language training programs
-
Completion of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) will be an asset.
-
Knowledge of access to career issues facing newcomers, job search techniques, employment-related vocabulary, and professional terminology.
-
Experience providing adult instruction using Microsoft Office programs, via Teams
Location:
Vaughan (Online)
Duration of Position:
March 16, 2026 - November. 6, 2026
Starting Salary Range:
$42.40 per hour
Posting Date:
2026-02-06
Closing Date:
2026-02-20
Notes:
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall. Subject to the response of those on Notice of Recall, this position may be open to Union members on a secondment basis. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters, quoting reference 20-26 to: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=20-26&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.