Linc Instructor - Vaughan, Canada - Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada

Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada

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Vaughan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

LINC Instructor
JIAS Toronto is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping immigrants with resettlement in the Greater Toronto Area. JIAS Toronto assists lawfully admitted immigrants and refugees in meeting basic financial, social, legal, and other requirements of immigration.

We work to advance the well-being and social integration of newcomers by providing a full range of outreach, support, counseling, training, and referral resources.

As a member of the JIAS Toronto LINC team, the
LINC Instructor plans, prepares and delivers English language classes to adult newcomer learners.

This is a unionized position.

Posting #: 202402

Job Title:
LINC Instructor

Job Status:
Full-time (25 hrs/week)

Reports to:
Language and Settlement Director

Start Date:
September 1, 2024

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday (9:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Location: 1520 Steeles Avenue West, Thornhill

Please note this location is wheelchair accessible

Wage Rate:
$45.40

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows and adapts the most recent LINC curriculum to meet the students' needs
Administers a student needs assessment and develops the curriculum based on those needs
Plans, prepares and administers clientcentered/learnerbased lessons taking into account the CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) and funder directives, while also considering students' needs and interests
Has full knowledge and understanding of and employs the principles of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment when planning and delivering lessons
Maintains an up to date PBLA Language Companion with the required documentation and prescribed number of PBLA artifacts
Ensures that learners' Language Companions are kept up to date
Submits monthly module plans and curriculum summaries
Ensures class time is maximized
Is punctual and prepared for class with all the necessary teaching materials
Records students' attendance daily and regularly reports attendance to the office
Performs regular, ongoing assessment of students' progress based on the principles of PBLA, records it and reports it to the office on a regular basis for HARTs proficiency input
Ensures there is a positive and welcoming learning atmosphere in the classroom. Promotes and sets an example of mutual respect and inclusivity while promoting the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Uses technology in the classroom to enhance learning experience
Uses Zoom or other online platforms, as well as a variety of online teaching materials and tools to deliver lessons remotely. (For scheduled online classes.)
Helps students gain awareness of the various aspects of Canadian culture and lifestyle through presentations, workshops, and special events/activities
Participates in professional devolvement opportunities, staff meetings, annual general meetings and special projects as required
Completes required Human Resources and other training at regular intervals
Is aware of signs of abuse and reports them to the Language and Settlement Director and proper authorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as an English language teacher/instructor. Experience in the settlement sector an asset
Has TESL Ontario certification (or is grandfathered with TESL equivalent from a certified Canadian University)
Must be familiar with Fire and other Emergency Procedures

Job Status:

UnionPosting Date:

May 9, 2024Classification:

Union 440Internal Close Date:

May 19, 2024Start Date:

Sep 2024External Close Date:

Until filled
At JIAS Toronto, we welcome, support, and integrate immigrants today to build a strong Canada and a strong Jewish Community of tomorrow.

JIAS Toronto is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.