Job Description

MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the s\xe1\xb8\xb5wx\xcc\xb1w\xc3\xba7mesh (Squamish), sel\xcc\x93\xc3\xadl\xcc\x93witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), x\xca\xb7m\xc9\x99\xce\xb8k\xca\xb7\xc9\x99y\xcc\x93\xc9\x99m (Musqueam), qiq\xc3\xa9yt (Qayqayt), sc\xcc\x93\xc9\x99wa\xce\xb8\xc9\x99n m\xc9\x99stey\xc9\x99x (Tsawwassen), k\xca\xb7ik\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc6\x9b\xcc\x93\xc9\x99m (Kwitwetlam), q\xcc\x93ic\xcc\x93\xc9\x99y\xcc\x93 (Katzie), q\xca\xbc\xca\xb7a:n\xcc\x93\xc6\x9b\xca\xbc\xc9\x99n\xcc\x93 (Kwantlen), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US: MOSAIC is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces\xe2\x84\xa2 in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces\xe2\x84\xa2 in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.
JOIN OUR TEAM! We are looking for a motivated ESL Instructor to join our Engage-Hospital Employees Union (HEU) Language Training project team!
POSITION FUNCTION:

• Delivery and facilitation of an online-learning ESL class to HEU members. The class is fully online with 5.5 hrs/wk asynchronous learning on Moodle LMS and 2 hr/wk of synchronous workshops via Zoom.
• Meet the specific needs of HEU members by conducting needs assessment and responding to those needs
• Create a warm, inclusive and safe online learning environment
• Assess and provide feedback to students using Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) indicators and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent pedagogical knowledge and experience in online instruction using Moodle and Zoom
• Recognized undergraduate degree and a TESL Canada recognized TESL certificate or a clearly documented equivalent.

• At least 2 years of experience teaching adult ESL, particularly using student-centered, participatory methods. Community-based, settlement and Literacy ESL experience an asset. Working knowledge of the CLBs (Canadian Language Benchmarks) and PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment).
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HOURS: 17.5 hours per week - This is a fixed term contract from January 2, 2024 until June 14, with the possibility of an extension to December 20, 2024. The successful candidate may be permitted to work a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote work).
BENEFITS: A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.
DEADLINE:11:59pm Nov 30, 2023
IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.

• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023, MOSAIC\xe2\x80\x99s HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.