Career Opportunity at COSTI
ESL Instructor
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This is a non-union contract position, scheduled for 18 hours per week, providing teaching for two part-time daytime classes. The classes are held in person in Mississauga.
BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS
A LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR FOR ITS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM IN PEEL REGION
Duties:
- Design, implement, and instruct English as a Second Language classes in an ESL program based on the PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) guidelines.
- Design PBLA based module plans as well as daily lesson plans following the Revised Canadian Language Benchmarks 2012 and the LINC Curriculum Guidelines.
- Develop a diversity of course materials that are based on the Curriculum Guidelines in a task- based program for CLBs 3-4 & 4-6.
- Conduct on-going needs assessments with learners, assist them to set learning goals and develop lessons accordingly.
- Design assessment tasks for on-going evaluation of learners’ progress based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks and PBLA guidelines.
- Assist learners in organizing and updating the PBLA Language Companions (learner portfolios) as evidence of their learning progress.
- Prepare learners’ conference summary and progress reports. Conduct one-on-one interviews with learners to provide feedback on learning progress.
- Provide computer-assisted instruction using language learning software and MS Office programs.
- Integrate online resources and delivery tools such as Avenue in language instruction.
- Maintain attendance records and other documentation as required.
- Organize special events to enhance learners’ participation and cultural experience.
- Assist in outreach activities to recruit ESL clients as required.
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Qualifications:
- TESL ON certificate from an accredited institution recognized by TESL Ontario.
- Minimum 2 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language to adult newcomers.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching CLBs 3-4 & 4-6
- In-depth understanding of and experience using the Revised Canadian Language Benchmarks 2012 and the LINC Curriculum Guidelines.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) and Avenue Stage 2 training.
- Experience providing online training will be an asset.
- Experience providing adult instruction using online tools and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel email and the Internet.
- Knowledge of MS Teams and SharePoint
- Ability to adapt teaching methodology to the needs/skill levels of individual learners.
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of adult immigrants and refugees.
- Ability to work independently with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must be fully vaccinated or exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
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Location: |
6750 Winston Churchill Blvd Unit 8A, Mississauga, ON L5N 4C4 |
Duration of Position: |
September 16, 2024 to August 31, 2025 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$39.78 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2024-09-04 |
Closing Date: |
2024-09-18 |
Notes: |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file, by quoting reference #143-24, and clicking on the below link:
https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=143-24&site=costi
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"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.