Position Title: Language Skills Training Instructor – Supply
Department: Language Skills Training (LST)
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the LST Program Coordinator the LST Instructor will be responsible for all aspects of classroom instructional preparation and delivery needed for the WEST – LST language training Program. This program is funded by IRCC.
Instructor Qualifications:
University degree and prefer TESL certification from a training organization recognized by TESL Canada
- Minimum 1 years of teaching experience in adult English Language Instruction, preferably in the LINC program
- Prefer active Tutela member
- Experience in facilitating an online educational environment
- Experience in and understanding of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as Avenue.ca and other e-learning platforms.
- Strong competency in computer literacy and the use of educational web tools
- Experience in community work settings and knowledge of settlement issues is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Co-operative and friendly with solid interpersonal skills.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern to women, immigrants and refugees.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment
- Flexibility to adapt to new situations.
Ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills
Instructor Duties:
- Design, implement, and instruct English as a Second Language in a LINC program using the Canadian Language Benchmarks and LINC Curriculum guidelines.
- Assess students, and develop appropriate curriculum and materials based on their needs and/or interests.
- Prepare, administer and evaluate students' progress using the PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment);
- Develop and implement a daily lesson plan appropriate to learners’ level based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
- Develop diversified course materials that are based on the LINC Curriculum Guidelines in a competency-based program.
- Provide computer-assisted instruction using language learning software and MS Office programs where appropriate.
- Maintain attendance records and other documentation as required.
- Promote self-learning and interactive language learning in both Online and classroom setting.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Pay: $36.00-$37.00 per hour
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
