Intermediate Instructor, Afternoons & Evenings (Temporary)

Cultural Connections Institute-The Learning Exchange (CCI-LEX) is recruiting for a temporary Intermediate Instructor (mid-August 2026 to February 1, 2027).

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:59 pm.

We are looking for a passionate educator to develop and teach a new Intermediate-level course (approximately CLB 6-7). This position is for 30 hours per week in the afternoons and evenings.

What You’ll be Doing 

The LEX Program provides flexible, low-cost English language classes, delivered by a large team of volunteers. The successful candidate will develop lesson plans and materials for a new level of the program, and teach two pilot sections of the course, one in-person and one online.  

  • Develop, select and prepare instructional materials that will support and enhance students’ communicative abilities following a general curriculum framework
  • Write clear and detailed lesson plans following a set template
  • Present a variety of instructional methods and strategies, appropriate to adult learners and their level of English
  • Assess the needs, objectives and progress of students and provide appropriate feedback regarding their strengths, opportunities and overall progress as needed
  • Promote cooperation, tolerance and active participation in class
  • Maintain appropriate records of class materials, lesson plans, students’ attendance, etc.
  • Work as a member of a team of teachers and maintain clear communication with administration

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Candidates must have one of the following two qualifications (equivalencies from outside of Canada will be considered):
    • University degree in Teaching English (e.g. TESL, TEFL, TEAL, or TESOL)
    • University degree and a certificate or diploma in Teaching English, including practicum
  • 2+ years teaching experience with adult English language learners (both in-person and online experience preferred)
  • Proven lesson planning and assessment skills, as applicable to adult learners
  • Demonstrated skills in classroom management, building rapport, as well as student engagement and motivation
  • Experience working with diverse groups and/or vulnerable populations (desired)
  • Appropriate home working environment for teaching online classes

Terms of Work 

Wage: $30.00/hr

Schedule: 30 hrs/week, including 20 teaching hours and 10 prep time hours. 

  1. In-person class (at CCI-LEX school): Monday to Thursday, 1-4 pm
  2. Online class (taught from home): Monday to Thursday, 6-8 pm

CCI-LEX follows an academic schedule and takes a winter break at Christmas/New Year.  This position will have 3 weeks off (unpaid) at that time. 

Duration:  mid-August, 2026 to February 1, 2027 

Other Notes:  CCI-LEX has a diverse team, offers a supportive and fun work environment, and provides opportunities for professional development.  Our accessible office is in downtown Edmonton, #200, 10055-106 St NW. 

How to Apply  

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 22nd at 11:59 pm. Please send a resume and cover letter, including the contact information of 2-3 professional references, in a single document to Program Manager, Tara Talwar, at tara.talwar@cci-lex.ca. CCI-LEX reserves the right to interview and hire before the stated deadline. 

Candidates may be asked to submit a sample lesson plan as part of the recruitment process.

We thank all candidates for applying.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

CCI-LEX values diversity and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, LGBTQ2+, Indigenous peoples, and other underserved and underrepresented communities.