LINC Program Instructor in Calgary, Alberta at Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

About TIES

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing opportunity, belonging and lifelong learning for newcomers and diverse communities across Calgary. Through language instruction, employment pathways, settlement supports and community engagement, we empower individuals and families to build strong, connected and thriving lives.

At TIES, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose and Strength in Curiosity.

If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

About the Position

• Position Title: LINC Program Instructors
• Job Type: Temporary Part-Time -14 hours per week (Monday-Thursday)
• Schedule: Morning, Afternoon & Evening
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: March 31, 2027
• Program: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
• Reports To: LINC Admin Team

Summary of Role

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, LINC Program or Intake Coordinator, LINC Program, the Instructor, LINC Program facilitates and delivers instruction to assigned clients in accordance with the procedures and standards laid out in the PBLA Practice Guidelines, aligned with the Canadian Language Benchmarks and ESL for Adult Literacy Learners (ALL) (2015). The instructor develops engaging, real-world task-rich lessons within thematic modules, adapts the curriculum to meet client needs and evaluates student progress to ensure the program's effective delivery.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Familiarize and follow the objectives, outcomes and CLB guidelines of the LINC program
• Prepare and deliver CLB-aligned, student-centered lesson plans tailored to student needs using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) document, the ESL for Adult Literacy Learners (ALL) book as well as the PBLA Practice Guidelines
• Apply a thematic teaching approach focused on Canadian culture, settlement and life skills
• Integrate digital skills (computer time, (specifically for hybrid classes)), appropriate for the class CLB level into course delivery at least once a week
• Teach clients using either the hybrid or online method of delivery and adhere to the requirements of the chosen mode of delivery
• Conduct assessments in-person (for Hybrid instructors only) and switch to online to accommodate for your colleague’s assessment time; coordinate with a colleague to arrange for the switch; hybrid instructors may teach online up to four times a month only for the purpose of freeing up space for assessment
• Design module plans and associated materials (e.g., Skill Building Activities, Skill Using Tasks and Assessment Tasks)

Assessment, Documentation, and Reporting

• Provide sufficient learning artifacts (8–10 per skill each learning period) to support student evaluation and assess students' progress using Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA), providing feedback and exit benchmarks at the end of each semester
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments and evaluations to address clients’ language requirements effectively
• Always maintain an organized and complete portfolio/e-Portfolio and review it weekly alongside your students
• Ensure students maintain proper portfolios for assessment purposes
• Record assessments and attendance in real-time on SchoolSense and monitor student progress.
• Prepare and submit end-of-term documents, including results, progress reports, conference summaries, and LINC students’ success stories

Digital Platforms and Course Management

• Build an Avenue course using only TIES Avenue.ca course templates at the beginning of each semester and maintain it throughout the semester

• Utilize TIES templates for lesson and module plans as well as PBLA artifacts and ensure TIES course templates are used when creating an Avenue course

Collaboration, and Operational Expectations

• Propose field trips or guest speakers to the coordinator but avoid booking events or negotiate payments on behalf of TIES
• Use TIES PowerPoint slides when conducting presentations outside of TIES and represent the organization as a TIES ambassador, maintaining professionalism at all times
• Prepare lesson plans and materials for substitute instructors during planned absences.
• Participate in professional development opportunities recommended by the LINC Program Senior Manager or Manager
• Be present on-site during your scheduled working hours at one of the TIES locations, Forest Lawn, TIES Whitehorn or TIES Westwinds campus unless you are assigned to teach online
• Adhere to the same scheduled working hours when teaching online and remain in Calgary to ensure availability and compliance with TIES policies
• Keep the workspace clean and organized; clean the desk, wipe the Smartboard after use and ensure that students leave their desks neat and tidy before leaving the classroom; recycle unused handouts at the end of the teaching week
• Display students' work professionally (for Hybrid delivery) on the bulletin board, ensuring that any damaged work is promptly removed and refrain from placing posters on the walls, using the bulletin board for all displays instead
• Be prepared to teach either Literacy or Stage 1 in both online and hybrid methods of delivery, at any of the three locations, based on client and program needs
• Act professionally and respectfully towards clients, guest speakers and the LINC Admin/Management team
• Follow TIES' dress code policy, which is business casual, except for Fridays when instructors may dress casually and wear jeans if they like
• Use vacation time by the end of contract term in accordance with TIES' policies and submit vacation requests using specific codes (VAC/Unpaid) in ADP to ensure accurate salary or hourly payment adjustments

This position description reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties. The LINC Program Instructor may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

Core Competencies

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly, coordinates at all levels and follows up consistently.

Inclusivity & Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrates respect for diversity and supports equitable, culturally responsiveness.

Adaptability & Resilience: Remains flexible, professional, and solution-focused during change and busy periods.

Instructional & Service Excellence: Delivers accurate, timely, and policy-aligned service and support.

Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset: Seeks feedback, learns continuously, and contributes to improvement.

Leadership & Accountability: Takes ownership of work, maintains confidentiality, and acts with integrity.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Education, preferably supplemented by a TESL certificate or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in a related field
• Completion of the CLB Bootcamp
• Proficiency in working with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
• Completion of the Introduction to Portfolio-based Language Assessment (PBLA) for Classroom Instructors.

Work Conditions

1. Daily interactions with clients and staff in both a classroom and office setting

1. Periods if increased activity related to intake cycles, grading ad reporting

1. Work involves extended periods of standing or sitting, computer-based tasks and classroom facilitation

Values