Language Instructor (Part-time)

The Language Instructor ensures the planning and successful delivery of language instruction and assessment to clients registered with GGP’s language programs.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned classes at assigned times and location
• Keeps the classroom neat and organized and board displays reflective of or supporting student learning
• Supports student learning by providing appropriate instruction based on program guidelines and evaluations, particularly with regard to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA)
• Meets learning objectives through design and implementation of unit plans, curricula, and real-life learning based on students’ needs and goals, approved modules/themes, and benchmark levels
• Maintains regular student records, attendance, and progress on the database
• Prepares monthly/quarterly reports, progress reports, and other program-related documents when needed
• Collaborates with administrative staff to coordinate placements, transfers, graduations and exits, and resolve student concerns
• In collaboration with the ESL Team Lead, makes substitute arrangements for missed classes
• Facilitates appropriate referrals and access to services to respond to student needs

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education, minimum CERTESL certificate or equivalent, and teaching experience
• In-depth knowledge of needs and challenges of new learners
• Demonstrated experience in working with newcomers from diverse backgrounds
• Established experience in classroom instruction, assessment, management, and working with volunteers
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio Based Language Learning Assessment (PBLA)
• Demonstrated ability to teach learners English language skills and strategies that will help them know about, reflect on, and monitor their own language learning
• Proven ability to identify and use activities and materials that help learners accomplish meaningful, real-life tasks
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver instruction that uses technology to build learners’ English language skills and/or real-life skills (e.g., computer literacy) which will assist learners’ settlement process
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate English language learner involvement in the local community
• Developed ability to identify and respond to specific learner needs (i.e. literacy needs, learning disabilities and other special needs, settlement needs, etc.)
• Understanding of the basic principles of crisis management in the classroom
• Experience and commitment to promoting environments where diversity in background, thought and practice is welcomed and valued