LINC Instructor

LINC Instructor
(Full Time / Permanent, 25 hours/week)

About Us

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status. CCS is seeking a Full Time LINC Instructor to teach English to newcomer learners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a daily class in compliance with Canadian Language Benchmarks and using the PBLA Framework
• Design and provide professional, appropriate and motivational short and long-term lesson plans consistent with accepted teaching methods and the needs and level of the class
• Create lesson plans that are outcome based and have identified measurement processes
• Maintain clear and accurate records of students’ achievements and outcomes
• Incorporate a variety of learning materials into lesson plans to meet different learning styles
• Orient students to portfolios as a learning and assessment tool (PBLA)
• Develop and maintain an anti-bias classroom atmosphere where participants feel welcome and interested in learning
• Combine classroom teaching with computer instruction; apply ESL educational software
• Ensure ongoing attendance and active participation of learners each day
• Collaborate with other CCS staff to ensure LINC participants have access to the full suite of available settlement services
• Complete administrative duties such as client registration and orientation, attendance records, monthly reports and statistical information as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• TESL Certificate from a recognized institution and ongoing membership with TESL Ontario
• Previous successful experience (minimum 3 years) teaching ESL or LINC at various levels
• Excellent lesson planning skills
• Demonstrated experience working with adults of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Computer skills with knowledge of ESL educational software, MS Word and Internet
• Comfortable using technology, ability to teach both in an in-person and online environment
• Good knowledge of PBLA, Canadian Language Benchmarks and ability to benchmark students’ progress
• Knowledge of another language would be an asset
• Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills
• Punctual, reliable, disciplined
• All offers of employment are contingent upon receipt of a clear criminal reference check

Location: 4557 Hurontario St. Mississauga, ON L4ZA 3B2
Class Level: CLB 1-3
Hourly Wage: $38.64 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday
Please submit cover letter and resume quoting file # P166 no later than Friday February 26th to email: resume@ccscan.ca