English Language Instructor at Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

Scarborough, ON, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 25

Salary

36.3

Posted On

17 Jul, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adult Education, Interpersonal Skills, Sensitivity, Computer Skills, Avenue

Industry

Education Management

Description

QUALIFICATIONS

TESL Ontario certificate and TESL Ontario membership in good standing; OCT is a definite asset
University degree in adult education
Strong background and abilities to plan and organize the instruction for adult learners
Solid knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks and experience in assessing students’ progress according to CLB
Completed online or in-class training in Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA)
Ability to deliver online and in-person instruction simultaneously
Ability to use Zoom, MS Teams, Avenue, and any other tools and Learning Management System(s) as needed
Experience in English language instruction
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion to effectively interact/work with diverse students and staff
Effective communication within a team environment, with staff, students, community, and agency stakeholders
Demonstrated ethical judgment and professional boundaries
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of diverse newcomers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills and excellent writing skills
Ability to be creative and flexible in planning

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities

To assess students in each class to determine their needs and goals
To consider the needs and goals of the students in developing the curriculum implementation
To develop lesson and long-range plans that consist of appropriate themes, goals, and objectives to be covered in each instructional session
To incorporate speaking, listening, reading, and writing into daily activities
To specify the learning outcomes expected by the end of each instructional session
To organize suitable instructional materials, visual aids, and books
To assess student progress according to Canadian Language Benchmarks and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) on an ongoing basis
To participate in communicating the attendance/participation guidelines and expectations for students
To plan and organize local field trips
To create a comfortable, non-threatening, and engaging environment for the students
To be aware of cultural differences and ensure that the rights of all students are respected
To develop students’ understanding and appreciation for Canadian society, culture, and traditions
To carry out administrative, record-keeping, and reporting duties as required (e.g. collect and provide daily attendance and other statistical information)
To participate in required professional development activities (e.g. workshops, conferences, and staff meetings)
To assist in training and supervision of placement students/volunteers