The opportunity:
Join our team as a LINC Instructor. The LINC Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of an English as a Second Language to eligible immigrant clients enrolled in the LINC program.
This is a Part-Time Permanent role.
In this role, you will:
- Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada.
- Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership, facility users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of program participants.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the association vision and strategic plan.
- Adherence to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.
- Follows the guidelines for program delivery as set out by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
- Demonstrates strong commitment to YMCA fundraising and community activities
- Represents the YMCA in a professional manner.
- Develops a program that adheres to the LINC Curriculum Guidelines.
- Ensures that the curriculum incorporates settlement material with cultural sensitivity.
- Ensures that clients are taught reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Ensures that the English language needs of clients from CLB 1 through CLB 4 are met.
- Ensures that written evaluations of all clients in the program are completed in December, March and June or as requested.
- Ensures that creative materials are developed for use in the program.
- Ensures that lesson plans are completed in advance for use of supply staff.
- Utilize the skills of volunteers working within the classroom.
- Assist in the organization of class trips.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to clients and their families.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Maintain a tidy classroom.
- Establish and maintains a positive rapport with YMCA staff, ESL students, their families and volunteers.
- Demonstrate strong support for the YMCA when representing the organization.
- Supports YMCA fundraising efforts.
- Maintain attendance of students and volunteers.
- Submit program receipts.
- Track costs on class trips.
- Assess in writing the evolving language skills of each student registered in reading, writing, listening and speaking based on CLB.
- Provide the Team Leader with the names of those students who have acquired the required proficiencies to exit the program.
- Attempt to meet the goals for student achievement and attendance as described in an annual work plan.
- Be a team player at regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Achieve goals and objectives set out in individual work plan.
You bring:
- Current TESL Ontario Certification
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including:
- AODA Training
- Health & Safety Awareness Training
- Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training
- PCI Compliance
- Child Safeguarding Orientation
- Willingness to be able to work flexible hours based on client needs
Why work for the Y:
At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a LINC Instructor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and the community. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our vision of building vibrant and connected communities where everyone belongs.
Perks:
- Compensation: $32.00/ Hour
- Paid Well- Being Days
- YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics Membership
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
When people find a community where they belong, they shine. At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in creating spaces where everyone belongs. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard, then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you.
About us:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity dedicated to building healthier, stronger communities by promoting physical, mental, and social well-being for all. We offer a wide range of inclusive and affordable programs and services to individuals and families, regardless of their background or financial situation.
Applications will remain open until July 26, 2026.
This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at [email protected].
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.
