Personal Support Worker Instructor

Evergreen College is looking to hire a PSW Instructor for our fast track program. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about teaching adults and has the ability to effectively teach the Personal Support Worker curriculum at our college.

The instruction style should have a strong delivery in order to inspire and motivate our students. Have a strong handle on how to approach teaching adults from different cultural backgrounds, various levels of education and career experience. Effective classroom management is essential while encouraging and sustaining a positive learning environment. Remain in-line with our campus culture of preparing employable graduates for the Canadian workplace environment. Demonstrate an optimistic outlook towards newcomers and possible academic and/or interpersonal barriers. Proactively identify and remedy weaknesses in students with support from the Evergreen team when required.

**Summary of Duties**
- Instruct the class according to the curriculum and daily lesson plan.
- Ensure students are aware of and understand the lesson objectives and outcomes.
- Support students in improving their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing; various learning styles should be accommodated for optimal results.
- Prepare all required materials (equipment, materials, handouts, tests) prior to each lesson.
- Update students on their progress and provide constructive feedback if needed.
- Provide ongoing mentoring and professional development to students in a creative and inspirational style.
- Foster a safe, bias-free, and respectful environment on a daily basis; proactively address any classroom conflicts in a timely manner.
- Record and maintain accurate attendance and grades for all students; address lateness and absenteeism as per the college’s compliance requirements.
- Support students in sourcing volunteer placements (a requirement to graduate from the program).
- Prepare and teach the PSW Program Modules to students in the classroom and in the practice lab according to the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) curriculum.
- Ensure that students achieve the Core Knowledge and Skill Competencies for each module taught.
- Administer assignments, performance demonstrations and tests for each module.
- Mark assignments and tests, as required and evaluate performance demonstrations.
- Monitor punctuality and attendance and manage absences according to the college’s policy
- Prepare and submit weekly reports on students’ progress.

**Required Education and Qualifications**

The following qualifications are the minimum qualifications, and **MUST** be met for the primary Personal Support Worker Program Instructor:

- Must present with a minimum of two (2) years current, relevant work experience in a Canadian clinical environment, preferably in a long-term care/community/chronic care setting.
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with current registration and NO practice restrictions with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).

**Required Skills**:

- Impeccable ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English.
- Solid organizational skills; exceptionally responsive and detail-oriented.
- Independent and resourceful but willing to work in a collaborative manner.
- Strong computer, administrative and database management abilities.
- Strong Computer Skills.

**Additional Requirements**
- Copy of resume.
- Copy of highest education degrees/diplomas.
- Able to provide 2 reference letters to verify the 24 months or more of employment
- Previous experience as a PSW in a long term care facility is an asset.
- Experience teaching, tutoring or giving presentations to adult learners is an asset
- Demonstrated leadership skills is an asset

Required experience: Nursing: 2 years

Schedule:
Monday - Saturday (5:30pm to 10:30pm)

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

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5E 1J8

Expected start date: 2025-10-06