Job Description

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.Job Title: ESL Instructor
Location: St. John's, NL
Position Type: 1 full-time position to March 31, 2023, with the possibility of renewal pending operational needs and funding approval
Closing Date: August 26, 2022The Association for New Canadians is seeking a full-time ESL Instructor to deliver CLB Levels 6 and 7 at its ESL Training Centre in St. John's. Reporting to the Director, Language Services, the ESL Instructor is responsible for providing ESL instruction to permanent and temporary residents.Key Responsibilities Planning - Prepare courses for delivery to clients according to approved curriculum and teaching methodologies. Prepare and administer client needs assessments that identify individual or group needs for the purposes of planning. Instructional - Instruct clients using a variety of modern teaching strategies, including: portfolio-based assessment, task-based planning and instruction, individualized instructional planning, differentiation of curriculum, cooperative learning, technology integration and other strategies where required. Assessment - Prepare and administer regular assessments, both formative and summative, according to the established guidelines. Administer and grade assessments using Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test standards. Administration - Prepare and submit progress and summary reports. Maintain and report statistics for quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with the stakeholder agreement. Provide curriculum planning documentation upon request. Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and professional learning. Represent the Association, when required, on committees, boards and working groups. Work with volunteers assigned to a client or the classroom. Complete other tasks related to the position as assigned.Qualifications and Experience Bachelor of Education, TESL/TEFL Designation with a minimum of one-year experience (relevant equivalencies and education may be considered) Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) training and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) training considered an asset but not essential. Skilled in supporting new Canadians in a working environment promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity for a diverse client group. Experience in ESL planning, delivery and assessment. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to address the changing needs of the environment and client group Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Precise attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience in the use of MS Office suite of programs. Proven utilization of technologies in the classroom for teaching and learning.Conditions of Employment Flexibility to work outside of agreed upon hours when needed. Position is subject to receipt of a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary or RCMP.How to Apply Please email a resume and cover letter as one PDF or MS Word document to the email address of the ANC or IndeedAssociation for New Canadians values inclusiveness and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $20.00 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application deadline: 2022-09-02
Expected start date: 2022-09-05