Instructor, LEAP Program 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: Instructor, LEAP Program
• Job Type: Contractor - 20 hours per week (Monday-Thursday)
• Schedule: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.(30 minutes unpaid break)
• Pay: $30 per hour
• Department: Social Enterprises
• Reports to: Chief Program Officer (CPO)

Summary of Role

Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO), the Instructor, Language Excellence for Advancement and Progress (LEAP) Program delivers advanced English instruction for adult learners. The role strengthens learners’ ability to understand workplace communication, express ideas clearly, pursue employment and training opportunities, and participate confidently in their communities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Plan and deliver advanced English lessons aligned with LEAP objectives and learner goals
• Build learners’ reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills for workplace, employment, training, and community settings
• Teach practical language for workplace conversations, emails, meetings, forms, policies, training materials, and community interactions
• Strengthen learners’ confidence to ask questions, explain ideas, solve problems, and advocate for themselves
• Develop materials and assessments that reflect real-life communication needs

Assessment, Documentation, and Reporting

• Assess learner progress through practical tasks, portfolios, demonstrations, and program-approved tools
• Provide clear feedback that helps learners understand progress and next steps
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and learner progress records
• Prepare learner updates and reports for Social Enterprises and organizational leadership

Collaboration and Operational Expectations

• Collaborate with the CPO and Social Enterprises team to align instruction with program outcomes
• Engage professionally with learners, employers, partners, guest speakers, and community stakeholders
• Support learner access to resources, referrals, and community connections that advance language goals

This is a contract position, and the employee is responsible for all required taxes and deductions in accordance with applicable laws. This job description outlines the general duties of the role and is not intended to include every responsibility. The LEAP Program Instructor may be assigned other duties as required.

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.

Advanced Language Instruction: Builds practical comprehension, fluency, and confidence for employment, training, and community participation.

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, Education, TESL, Applied Linguistics, Adult Education, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Must have experience teaching higher-level English language classes for adult learners
• Strong understanding of adult language development, practical assessment, and advanced English comprehension strategies
• Experience creating practical materials for workplace, employment, training, and community communication

Work Conditions

• Regular interaction with adult learners, staff, partners, and community stakeholders in classroom, online, and office settings
• Periods of increased activity related to recruitment, intake, curriculum planning, reporting, learner follow-up, and customized program delivery
• Work involves classroom facilitation, computer-based tasks, learner communication, lesson preparation, and occasional program-related events or meetings

Join Our Team

TIES is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

The successful candidate must complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

TIES is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact us.