Elp Instructor, English in The Workplace - Winnipeg, Canada - University of Winnipeg

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Job Title:

ELP Instructor


Program Name:

August General Purpose English Program


Course Name:

English in the Workplace


Course Number:

ESHORT-42013


Start Date:

July 30, 2024


End Date:

Aug 26, 2024


Class Time:

Monday to Thursday afternoons at below times

12:30-2:20pm (M/W), 1:00-3:00 pm (T/Th)


Location:

In-Person at the University of Winnipeg campus


Stipend:

$ 725.00


Today's Date:

Apr 4, 2024


Position Overview:


The English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg is seeking an English as an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) instructor for English in the Workplace (business English) Workshop as part of the Short Term Program.

The August General Purpose English Program hosts international students for a four-week intensive English-immersion course.


Role and Responsibilities:


  • Course preparation and outline in accordance with Program requirements
  • Lesson / lecture preparation
  • Attendance management
  • Teaching
  • Student contact including providing assessment and constructive feedback to students
  • Participation in placement testing, staff meetings, orientations and graduation ceremonies
  • Preparation and creation of assessments
  • Marking and grading
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:


  • TESL Certificate or CELTA required
  • Undergraduate degree required
  • Minimum 1 year experience designing and implementing activities and exercises addressing different themes and topics related to Canadian workplace or Canadian workplace culture or etiquette
  • Knowledge of Canadian workplace culture, professionalism and attitudes
  • Knowledge of creating and implementing needs assessments
  • Experience providing informal student assessments and formal student evaluation
  • Knowledge and experience implementing various classroom management techniques
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflictresolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body

Online Teaching Qualifications

  • Able to accommodate student needs
  • Keep students up to date on their progress Accessibility
- respond in a timely method

  • Adaptability handle the unexpected
  • Clearly articulate expectations in assignments and assessments
  • Flexible to students' changing personal situations
  • Technological competency
  • Well trained in online teaching
  • Ability to communicate in a variety of modes
  • Comfortable communicating in writing
  • Provide timely but well thought out responses
  • Understands that facilitated learning as important as traditional learning
  • Direct a conversation
  • Take an active role in the learning process
  • Encourage the creation of a community of learners

Preferred Skills:


  • Experience instructing resume writing and interview skills considered an asset
  • Experience instructing oral and written communication specific to the workplace considered an asset
  • Experience instructing common business and workplace vocabulary, idiomatic language and grammar considered an asset
  • Experience using online teaching platforms considered an asset
  • Knowledge of a language additional to English considered an asset

Additional Notes:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.


Applicants are to include a detailed cover letter outlining how their specific skills and experience align with the position description.


Condition(s) of Employment:


  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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