Details

Job Title
Program Instructor/Facilitator
Position
On-call Supply Instructor
Hours
TBD
Wage
$60 per contact hour based on experience
Start date
On-need basis
Reports to
Respective program manager, Workforce Essential Skills

About the Role

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of newcomer adults and learners who face barriers to learning and/or employment? Are you eager to make a positive impact?

PTP, a leader in adult literacy and workforce development, is seeking a supply instructor to support two key learner groups:

  • Newcomers to Canada who aim to improve their English for work, develop employability skills, understand workplace customs, and prepare for job interviews.
  • Adults facing literacy barriers who are strengthening their reading, writing, math, and computer skills to prepare for work or further education and training, or to achieve greater independence.

Job Description

You will be available to provide occasional coverage in our Newcomer and Get SET (Skills, Education, and Training – formerly, Literacy and Basic Skills) programs. You will be equally comfortable delivering classes in person and online. You will be responsible for lesson planning, materials preparation and classroom delivery of the program in order to provide program continuity for learners. You will be expected to integrate new programming initiatives into your lesson planning, and maintain, through development and innovation, programming that achieves the highest standards in adult education practice.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering classes and facilitating groups online/onsite
  • Preparing lesson plans and materials that incorporate a holistic approach to workforce English
  • Providing literacy instruction in communication, numeracy, and digital technology skills to learners in accordance with Get SET program guidelines and adult education principles
  • Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that respects the experiences and needs of adult learners
  • Providing ongoing feedback to students regarding their work and progress
  • Attending meetings as required
  • Working with the Program Manager to ensure compliance with program deliverables
  • Adhering to PTP policies
  • Undertaking other assignments as required

Qualifications

  • A post-secondary degree in a related area
  • TESL certification is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory and demonstrated experience with adult learners from diverse backgrounds; experience teaching essential skills an asset
  • Ability to be self-directed but flexible; organized and meet deadlines; ability to work independently with minimal supervision but collaboratively with the manager and other staff
  • Ability to work with disadvantaged populations using supportive and encouraging methods
  • Ability to manage multi-level groups and continuous intake
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and human relations skills to interact effectively with diverse student and staff populations
  • Advanced computer skills and experience with online learning using Moodle, Google Classroom, Zoom, MS Teams
  • Available on a short notice
  • Flexibility across the subject and audience

How to apply

Please forward your letter of interest and resume to careers@ptp.ca.

Posting Date: Jan 12th, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. PTP will provide accommodation during all steps of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. Please advise us if you need any accommodation.

Our sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in the position, however, only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

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