THIS IS A BARGAINING UNIT POSITION.

We advise all applicants with work permits that obtaining employment with Polycultural will not guarantee the approval of any application for Permanent Resident status and emphasize that Polycultural’s positions do not currently qualify under the government’s Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) or Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) initiatives.

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

• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check (completed when offer is made)

• 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