Job Description

We are hiring an

English Language Learning Instructor

in Shaughnessy, AB

CLCLC is currently seeking an instructor to provide English Language Learning in Shaughnessy, AB

Wednesdays,

9:15 - 3:15 pm

Oct. 8 - Dec. 10, 2025 and Jan. 21 - Apr. 1, 2026 (no class Feb. 18, 2026)

20 days with paid prep time and lunch.

This is a contract position with 154 total hours.

Starting wage is $30 per hour.

Morning class 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Paid lunch 12:15 - 12:45 pm

Afternoon class 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Working with newcomers and/or foundational adult learners, your main responsibility is to develop and teach English language learning and numeracy skills to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada. You will be expected to work with adult learners to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. This will be a multi level classroom. You will also teach strategies for improving numeracy skills. You will need to encourage adult participants to continue their learning by accessing other non-formal learning opportunities in the area. You should be connected with other service organizations in the surrounding communities in order to make knowledgeable referrals to other local providers to support adults to transition to further learning or employment.

To achieve this, you will be supported by the staff at the County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council. Your work will enable adult learners to acquire the skills and develop strategies to improve their lives through education.

You will be a self-starter who displays empathy to newcomers to Canada and English as an Alternative Language Learner. You will enjoy working with adults who face many language and social-economic barriers. You will have demonstrated strong skills in time management and excellent oral and written communication skills. You must have your own vehicle and a valid driver's license. You also must provide a valid police record check including a vulnerable sector check. Preference will be given to applicants with a teaching degree, but a teaching degree is not required.

Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until September 4, 2025 to:

Melanie Patenaude, Executive Director

County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council

Box 1207, 2014 - 18 Street

Coaldale, AB T1M 1N1

clclcouncil@gmail.com

www.communityclasses.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-04
Expected start date: 2025-10-08