Job Description

The Opportunity


The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program at Keyano College is looking to hire potential English as an Additional Language (EAL) Instructors to for LINC classes for the 2025-2026 Academic year starting in September. LINC classes run Monday-Thursday, with different daytime and evening schedules.
About Us


Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.
Duties & Responsibilities


The LINC EAL Instructor position is a contract faculty position and falls under the Keyano College Faculty Collective Agreement and receives health benefits and vacation pay. LINC instructors report to the Associate Dean of Global Access and Upgrading in the School of Business, University Studies and Academic Upgrading. They are responsible for the delivery of learner-centered EAL classes based on a PBLA (Portfolio-Based Language Assessment) curriculum with a settlement focus.



The ideal candidate is someone that is a dynamic, culturally sensitive EAL instructor who is committed to cultivating a passion for learning and creating multicultural awareness through teaching the fundamentals of the English language. Also, someone who has a strong talent to develop and implement creative, hands-on curriculum that reaches every student's learning style and ability, empowering students to succeed and realize their individual goals.
Qualifications


BA with TESL/TESOL Certification or Bed, with experience teaching EAL learners Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications Strong time management and organizational skills


Preferred Qualifications

EAL teaching experience Working knowledge of CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) and Task-Based Learning Previous experience working in a LINC program with PBLA (Portfolio-Based Language Assessment) Previous experience working with EAL students with literacy challenges Proficiency with online teaching platforms

Compensation and Benefits


Salary is based on relevant education and experience.
Additional Information


At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.



We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Company


Keyano College
Location


Fort McMurray, Alberta
Opening Date


03-10-2025