Linc Instructor

**Join our award winning team**

Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS) is a registered charity and a non-profit, community-based agency that helps individuals and organizations connect across cultures. We provide information, support and tools to help immigrants reach their goals. CVIMS offers services for newcomers, including settlement and integration counselling, translation and interpretation, English classes, mentoring, volunteer matching, and community connections. We are looking for people who want to do meaningful work and who care about making a difference in the community. We are currently recruiting for:
**LINC Instructor: On-Call/Substitute Instructor**

**Job Summary**:
**You MUST** **HAVE**:

- Bachelor’s degree and recognized TESL/TESOL certificate
- Experience and/or training in teaching adult ESL learners using various on-line platforms in the context of

a blended/hybrid delivery model.
- Recent training in the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) - i.e. completion of CLB Bootcamp, and

initial PBLA instructor training modules a definite asset. Due to variability in enrollments, experience with arange of CLB levels is preferred.
- An interactive communicative approach in ESL
- Experience teaching adult ESL learners in a classroom setting
- Experience in the LINC Program an asset
- Community based, settlement ESL experience an asset
- Experience using CLB assessment tools
- Cultural competency and sensitivity; understanding of the needs of newcomers to Canada
- Knowledge of community resources for newcomers to Canada
- Strong knowledge of Canada and Canadian culture
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
- Fluency in a second language would be an asset
- Current with latest teaching methodologies, tools and resources
- Competent in the use of technology in the classroom; experience with SmartBoards an asset
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Respectful of ethnic and cultural differences
- Attitudes and values in keeping with the goals and philosophies of CVIMS
- Some travel may be required; a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is preferred

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Full-time

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location