Linc Instructor

**Position Type**: Part Time - **Working Hours**: 15 per week - **Location**: Peel Region

**Muslim Community Services (MCS) **is a group of diverse professionals dedicated to enhancing newcomer community engagement. Our agency was established in 1987 as a non-profit organization to serve and work with newcomers to facilitate their settlement and integration into Canada. We offer a wide range of services and learning opportunities to connect newcomers to a better future in the ever changing Canadian society. Your position as an evening LINC Instructor is to provide language training to newcomers using innovative methods in conjunction with the curriculum.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Teach classes in compliance with LINC Curriculum Guidelines, Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA)
- Design and provide appropriate and motivational lesson plans consistent with accepted teaching methods and the needs of students
- Develop and maintain an anti-biased classroom atmosphere where participants are welcome and engaged in learning
- Provide ongoing monitoring of students’ progress according to CLB and PBLA Requirements
- Combine in-person teaching with online instruction using various educational platforms
- Plan PBLA modules, write success stories, and submit monthly/weekly reports as needed
- Plan appropriate activities and fieldtrips to complement curriculum activities with the LINC Coordinator
- Work collaboratively with all LINC staff
- Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to attendance, statistical reports, etc. and ensure they are submitted on time
- Ensure high level of student attendance (at least 80%) and active participation in class
- Participate in professional development sessions and actively use information to enhance teaching
- Participate in regular MCS staff meetings
- Plan and deliver community activities to promote MCS Programs
- Any other duties as assigned by Executive Director and/or designate
- Reports to LINC Manager and/or LINC Coordinator

**Qualification/Skills**
- Post-Secondary Education (Bachelor’s Degree) and a minimum of two years’ experience teaching ESL or LINC at various levels (Literacy to CLB Level 7)
- TESL Certificate from a recognized institution and TESL Ontario Certification is required
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA)
- Ability to read, write and speak a second language, is an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of the language and settlement needs of newcomer adult learners
- Culturally sensitive; able to work in a highly culturally diverse work environment
- Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills
- Punctual, reliable and a good team player
- Flexible to work evenings or weekends if and when required, at both MCS locations
- Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license for job related travel
- Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector is required as part of the hiring process
- Immediate availability a definite asset.

**In Person Position, Monday to Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM**

**Please submit your resume along with a cover letter in ONE document**

**(PDF, Word or Rich Text Format) referencing**:
**MCS-JC-0251- LINC Instructor-Evening by March 15th, 2024 to**:
Human Resources Department

Muslim Community Services

197 County Court Blvd, Suite 303

Brampton, ON L6W 4P6
- MCS is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the principles of diversity and equity, and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request; all requests must be made to the HR department in advance._
- (WE THANK YOU FOR APPLYING. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED)_

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-12