About this role
Role: Assistant Director of Studies
Reports to: Director of Studies
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description
ILSC Toronto is seeking an Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) to support the Director of Studies. This is an in-person, temporary contract position from November 23, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with the possibility of extension. The position requires 37.5 hours per week, generally scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Exact working hours may be discussed with the manager.
Job Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Studies (DoS), the Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) will assist the DoS with the following responsibilities, as well as other duties as assigned.
Academic
- Oversee teacher recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship.
- Conduct classroom observations and teacher performance reviews.
- Coordinate classroom allocation and class scheduling each session.
- Oversee student advising and academic support.
- Manage academic resources, including textbooks and online learning components.
- Collaborate with the DoS on academic KPIs and performance goals.
- Lead teacher meetings and professional development sessions.
- Lead and support academic improvements and change initiatives.
- Assist with new student orientations and interviews.
- Collaborate with other departments to address student academic concerns
Administration
- Attend administrative and academic meetings.
- Coordinate leave coverage and provide DoS coverage as required.
- Support the implement of the English-Language policy.
- Assist the DoS with compliance and accreditation requirements.
Other
- Uphold and promote ILSC's mission, vision, and philosophy.
- Support the onboarding of new staff and reinforce ILSC's values.
- Maintain a professional, welcoming, and supportive environment for students and staff.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- Participate in public relations events, staff meetings, and assigned training sessions.
Education and Experience Required
- Undergraduate degree and TESOL qualification or equivalent.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- 2+ years of academic management experience in international education.
- 3+ years of experience teaching adult English language learners, preferably abroad.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, student databases, and classroom technology.
- Customer service experience.
Additional Work Experience Preferred
- Cambridge DELTA (complete qualification or individual modules) or a related Master’s degree.
- Experience in teacher training.
- Experience working with regulatory or accreditation bodies, such as Languages Canada.
- Experience learning another language, preferably through immersion in a foreign-language environment.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
Contact Information
While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.
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].
$55,000 to $60,000 per annum