Instructor - Developmental Services Worker - Toronto, Canada - ILAC

ILAC

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Company
Established in 1997, ILAC is a leading provider of international education and comprises four distinct divisions.

Our offerings range from Language training, University Pathways, Higher Education offering Vocational and Public Private Partnerships programs and Language Testing Centre.

Located in Toronto and Vancouver, our mission is to provide the highest quality service, support and opportunities to our students and employees.

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced, creative, and dynamic individuals to teach on-site (in-person) courses in the Developmental Services Worker Program (DSW) in the School of Community Studies, for the Fall 2023 semester.

Purpose

With your colleagues, help students achieve the learning outcomes that will allow them to find exciting careers; encourage them to develop mindsets that value mutual responsibility, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

Be a part of an institution that seeks to meet the world's need for innovative thinkers and changemakers across all sectors and locations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Designs and delivers student-centered learning:

Delivers core curriculum as defined in program charter
Develops weekly class sessions, activities and assignments which highlight the core curriculum and related topics
Provides inclass instruction through a variety of modes, creating opportunities for student success
Integrates industryfocused material into class discussion and assignments

Enables student outcomes:

Defines and communicates clear expectations about student progress through the learning journey
Provides instruction that fosters student achievement of course and program outcomes
Provides both formal and informal feedback (including marking of assessments) that clearly indicates the student's progress through the material
Identifies students who are struggling, and intervenes to address roadblocks and challenges
Identifies resources that support better student outcomes and directs students to those resources
Helps students solve problems that may impede successful program completion through advising, assisting, and/or referring students on academic or personal matters
Ensures that learning activities are conducive to active student learning
Establishes a classroom environment conducive to collaborative learning
Ensures that activities encourage active student involvement and monitors student participation
Notes, intervenes, and escalates any case of academic misconduct, harassment or violation of the student code of conduct

Required skills, experience & education

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree or a Diploma from a recognized institution relevant to the program and course of study (Human Services, Health Sciences, Developmental Services, Developmental Psychology, Growth and Development, Psychology) or related field

Work experience:

Significant experience or specialization in the specific area/field of instruction, either through education or minimum 35 years of recent and relevant work experience in developmental services, direct support, and/or health and social services
Experience with autism; mental health, behavioural, and developmentally delayed clients
Experience in an interprofessional and multidisciplinary Developmental Services work environment

Teaching experience:

Successful teaching experience at the postsecondary level
Knowledge related to the complex health and behavior needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities

Skills and Attributes:

Strong technical/computer skills and familiarity with educational technologies and Learning Management Systems are required
Teaching experience with hybrid and/or online delivery preferred
Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
Demonstrated ability to tie in developmental psychology with behaviour and educational strategies to develop and deliver effective and meaningful teaching plans
Strong interpersonal & excellent communication skills with ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of learners
Innovative and lifelong learner
Knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations
Proficiency in MS Office software

How to Apply:

ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process._

- #ILACH_