Part-time Supply Language Instructor for - Toronto, Canada - YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Part-Time Supply Language Instructor for Newcomers

English Language Skills and Development

JOB ID:
ELSD861

Employment Type:
Part-Time, Permanent

Work Hours:25 hours per week

Salary:
$35,235 (L5) (Pro-rated April 2023 pay rate), plus comprehensive benefits

Location 222 Dixon Road, Suite 205, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3S5

Application Internal Deadline:
Monday, April 3 2023

Application External Deadline:
Wednesday, April 5 2023

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***The Par-Time Supply Language Instructor for Newcomers Instructor works in collaboration with team members and participates in curricula development, assessment and evaluation of students needs within a women-centred framework. Staff must work within the guidelines, policies and mission of the YWCA Toronto and complies with program expectations funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Immigration Canada.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The English Language Skills and Development Program is a federally funded English language program for newcomer women and offers day language instruction classes from levels 0 through 6.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and provide innovative lesson plans to mixed level classes, consistent with accepted teaching methods and in compliance with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Curriculum Guidelines and LINC curriculum;
Develop thematic curricula which promotes civic engagement and human rights learning outcomes for newcomer women;
Conduct Portfolio Based Language Assessments (PBLA) of learners and provide ongoing feedback to students upon assessments;
Assist students to maintain their PBLA portfolio binders and complete the required documents;
Integrate classroom teaching with computer assisted language learning (CALL) using ESL educational software;
Ensure compliance with funding requirements and agency policies and protocols;
Demonstrate commitment to customer service and advocate on behalf of clients when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Indepth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through courses leading to an undergraduate degree (e.g. social sciences, adult education, and psychology)
(Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
Indepth knowledge of needs and issues of ESL and newcomer learners;
Current TESL Ontario Certificate of Accreditation is required;
Experience teaching multilevels in a multicultural environment;
35 years' recent experience in Teaching English as a Second Language to adult learners;
Experience in developing and delivering LINC curriculum;
Experience in online language teaching software;
Knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB);
Training in and experience with Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA;
Ability to think strategically, problem solve creatively and to prioritize on an ongoing basis;
Proficiency in computer skills with knowledge of ESL educational software, and MS Office;
Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to defuse and/or ensure suitable resolution of potentially controversial sensitive topics or situations;
Strong ability to prepare lessons in accordance with needs of the students.

Note:

Required to take vacation time during the times when the program is closed to students; required to be in class 5 minutes before class starts.

Classes are usually held in-person but are currently being delivered in a hybrid model due to COVID-19 protocols.

Vaccination Policy:

In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

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HOW TO APPLY
***YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

Posting date:
March 23, 2023

About YWCA Toronto:

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence.

We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy.

As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide.

We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds.

YWCA Toronto is funded by the United Way Toronto & York Region, the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, as well as many corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors.