Job city:
North York
Job region:
Greater Toronto Area
Application Deadline:
Thursday, February 23, 2023 - 5:00pm
Job terms:
Part-time
General Description:
To plan, develop and deliver Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program. This position reports to Senior Manager, Newcomer Services and is part of CUPE Local 2289.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and identify learners’ needs; plan and facilitate a curriculum for assigned program, including online/distance
delivery, within the framework of LINC Curriculum Guidelines and Canadian Language Benchmarks - Ensure that instruction and assessment are aligned with the Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) approach
- Report on learners’ progress and evaluate the program regularly with the learners to assess if it is meeting their
language and integration needs - Work collaboratively with a team of instructors and settlement workers
- Keep up-to-date on materials, resources and tools of teaching English as a second language
- Maintain accurate program records and statistics and prepare lesson plans and required reports in a timely manner
- Actively participate in and prepare for regular team and individual supervision meetings with the Program Manager
- Assist in outreach activities and the recruitment, placement and referral of LINC clients as needed
- Assist the Program Manager in supervising volunteer instructors and TESL students if required
Qualifications:
- University graduate (Education and/or Linguistics preferred) plus TESL Ontario certified
- Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching English as a second language
- Experience in second language acquisition curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, including Portfolio
Based Language Assessment (PBLA) - Knowledge of CLB framework, learner assessment tools and placement guideline
- Knowledge of online teaching techniques and tools as they apply to English as a Second Language distance instruction
- Demonstrated experience and willingness to teach a variety of English levels including multi-level and split-level
classes - Proven ability and experience working in a multicultural organization serving diverse ethno-cultural community
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of adult immigrants and refugee
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a tea
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in incorporating technology in class is an asset
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with “TNG2023-39” in the subject line of your email to: careers@tngcs.org
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