Ukrainian Evacuees Survival Eng. Lang. Prog

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization that has been actively serving newcomers and low-income Calgarians since 1988. TIES' primary goal is to provide immigrants and economically disadvantaged individuals with a solid foothold in Canada and afford them the opportunities to feel belonging in their new communityPurpose- Reporting to the Manager of Drop-In ESL and Volunteer Programs, the Ukrainian Evacuees Survival English Language Program Coordinator/Instructor a strong people person and is responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of the Ukrainian Evacuees Survival English Language Program. The coordinator/instructor is responsible for the daily operations of classes including students’ recruitment, maintaining students’ records, lesson planning and teaching. The coordinator/instructor will also play a vital role in overseeing operational needs of the program, administering surveys, collecting and compiling data.Key Responsibilities- Work with the Manager of the Drop-in ESL and Volunteer Programs, teach and coordinate the daily operations of the Ukrainian Evacuees Survival English Language Program, and delivery the activities in accordance with the objectives and/or outcomes of the programs to achieve overall success
- Recruit, orient and place students into appropriate program classes based on their benchmarks
- Maintain up-to-date records of students’ attendance, schedule, and program’s evaluation
- Collect data and program’s statistics for reporting and conduct regular student surveys
- Address students’ concerns and direct them to appropriate resources
- Conduct students’ needs assessment, plan lessons and activities aligned with the curriculum of the program
- Teach program classes
- Assist with the promotion of the programs externally and internally
- Coordinate waitlists with CLARC, Gateway and the other SPOs
- Attend meetings both internally and with the other organizations
- Be willing to travel between three locations when required and/or change schedule as per the needs of the program; relocate to another location should the need arise
- Submit a monthly report to the supervisor

Other Responsibilities:
- Perform other job-related duties of the Ukrainian Evacuees Survival English Language Program Coordinator/Instructor as requested by the Supervisor

Competencies (define the abilities, skills, motivations, knowledge, and traits to perform the job)Knowledge and Skills- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills to efficiently multi-task and schedule work
- Detail-oriented, energetic, and self-motivated
- Knowledge of ESL teaching methodology
- Excellent language teaching and curriculum development skills and the ability to plan lessons at various English levels
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and using Google Drive for scheduling and forms
- Experience and comfort working in a diverse workplace

Traits
- Ability to- Participate in a highly team-based environment
- Be aware of cultural differences and sensitive to the needs of the students from various ethnic backgrounds
- Be flexible, creative, and innovative
- Contribute to building positive team spirit
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to the success of the organization
- Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality when handling client and Society information

Education and Experience-
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in education or social services
- CELTA or TESL certificate or equivalent qualification and experience
- At least 2 years of experience teaching ESL
- Experience in ESL curriculum development is required
- A minimum of 6 months of program coordination experience
- A background in adult education, knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian would be an asset

Competitive Salary & BenefitsStatus: Full
- Time - 1 Year Contract- Schedule
- 32 hours per week - Onsite- Mon
- Thursday: 12:45p.m. to 9:15 p.m.- Location
- TIES- Forest Lawn