Bilingual Academic Facilitator (Portuguese/English)

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Program: Professional Development Program for Brazilian Educators
Role: Bilingual Academic Facilitator (Portuguese/English)
Reports to: Program Manager
Contract Duration: February 9, 2026 – February 27, 2026
Hours: Part-time (up to 30 hours per week)

Role Summary

The Bilingual Academic Facilitator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery and success of ILSC’s professional development program for international educators. Working closely with the Program Manager, the facilitator provides linguistic and operational support to a group of visiting Brazilian educators during their three-week training in Toronto.

This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility to accommodate varying program schedules. Facilitators act as a bridge between participants, instructors, and the ILSC team, ensuring that participants feel supported and guided throughout their experience.

Work Schedule and Timeline

The Bilingual Academic Facilitator role is a part-time, fixed-term position. Due to the nature of the program, work hours may vary and may include weekends or evenings depending on scheduled visits and activities.

Schedule and timeline:

• Contract Period: February 9, 2026 to February 27, 2026

• Pre-program orientation and training: February 6, 2026 (online or on-site, TBD)

• Regular work hours: Up to 30 hours per week, as scheduled by the Program Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Participant Support

• Accompany and supervise program participants during on-campus sessions and off-site educational visits.

• Offer linguistic and logistical support to participants, including assistance with transportation, meal coordination, and general city information.

• Translate program content and interactions between participants and instructors as needed (English/Portuguese).

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and professional learning environment.

Academic and Operational Support

• Assist the Program Manager with day-to-day administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, material distribution, schedule coordination, and report preparation.

• Support facilitators and instructors in setting up classrooms, technology, and materials for daily sessions.

• Provide updates and communicate key information to participants regarding schedule changes, locations, and logistics.

• Ensure the timely resolution of participants’ questions or challenges, referring matters to the Program Manager as appropriate.

Program Coordination and Representation

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the program content, objectives, and daily schedule.

• Act as a liaison between participants, the ILSC academic team, and partner institutions.

• Uphold ILSC’s standards of professionalism, ensuring the welfare, safety, and satisfaction of participants at all times.

• Support external visits to educational institutions, government offices, and community partners, providing translation and coordination assistance.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Bilingual proficiency in Portuguese and English (oral and written)

• Experience working in an educational, training, or international program setting

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Flexibility to work variable hours, including occasional evenings or weekends

• Positive, proactive, and service-oriented attitude

Desirable

• Experience in translation or interpretation (English/ Portuguese)

• Knowledge of the Canadian education system

• Previous experience supporting international visitors or educational delegations

Contact Information

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do.

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at HR@ilsc.com.