Role: ESL Teachers
Reports to: Director of Studies
Location: Toronto, Ontario (This is an in-person position. Teaching will be delivered in-person at 443 University Ave)
Description:
ILSC-Toronto is seeking qualified and dynamic ESL Teachers available to work mornings (8.30 am - 1.00 pm), Monday to Friday, in a friendly, fast-paced environment. Schedules may include teaching between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:15 pm, based on student demand. You will teach ILSC’s diverse range of English programs and courses to adult learners.
ILSC offers English language courses in the following general and specialized areas:
- Communication
- Creative and Cultural English courses (ie. English Through Films, English Through Arts, English Through Music)
- Business English
- Academic English
- Test Preparation (IELTS, Cambridge exams)
- Junior Programs (teaching students aged 13-17) - June-August
Job Duties:
Teachers prepare lessons designed to increase students’ language skills, their accuracy and fluency, appropriate to a broad range of situations and needs, and in accordance with the ILSC Curriculum Guidelines and Course Outlines. High quality delivery is expected. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Eliciting students’ interests and language needs in an organized way
- Assessing students language needs and planning lessons in accords with ILSC Course Curriculum and Student Progress Reports for the level being taught
- Selecting appropriate materials and resources (including ILSC online resources)
- Using materials effectively
- Creating an atmosphere that encourages all students equally in self- expression, self-reflection, cooperation and leadership
- Planning outings that reflect the experiential aspect of language and culture
- Evaluating progress (ongoing) and conferring with students individually according to the specifics outlined in the Monthly Progress Report
- Teaching lessons prepared by the classroom teacher utilizing various materials and technologies as required
- Leaving details for the teacher when finished covering the class to support a smooth transition back tot he classroom teacher
- Maintains current and accurate class records, including daily attendance records into computerized database
We Provide:
- Professional Development workshops
- Customized curriculum
- Textbooks, supplementary materials
- Starting pay ranges from $24.89 - $25.27 CAD per hour plus an extra 15% for prep time.
Education and Experience Required
All ESL teachers at ILSC must possess the following qualifications:
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A completed Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- A completed TESL certificate recognized by TESL Canada (or equivalent, e.g. CELTA)
- Previous teaching experience either in Canada or overseas
- Ability to communicate fluently and accurately in written and oral English
- Demonstrated proficiency with current technology tools and online learning platforms including: Microsoft's Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Excel
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and courteously with students and staff, who may come from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks with minimal supervision
Contact Information:
While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.
This position requires union membership. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute
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, Greystone College and Greystone Institute 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 [email protected].
