On-Call Language Instructor

Position: On-Call Language Instructor 
Program: LINC
Position Details: Casual, on-call positions, starting as soon as possible 
Location: Various locations available (Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Richmond, Squamish) 

Closing Date: On-going

Why choose us 
Join ISSofBC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee agencies in Canada. As well as being a values-driven organization, we pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. You can make lifelong friends and connections when you join our family. What's more, we also have multiple locations and offer flexible working and shorter working weeks than most organizations.

Summary: 

Prepares level appropriate skill-building Literacy - CLB 6 English lessons to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers, in person and online, while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace and cultural norms. Connects immigrants to the community through field trips and guest speakers. Determines student progress through portfolio-based language assessment (PBLA) and provides feedback to students informally on an ongoing basis and formally through student progress reports and conferencing.

How You'll Make a Difference:

• Guided by current CLB documents and PBLA principles and practices, teaches CLB and PBLA aligned skill-building language and settlement lessons to adult immigrant and newcomer refugees to facilitate their social, cultural, economic and political integration into Canadian society.
• Develops daily and long-term lesson plans to meet student needs and achieve identified real-world tasks. Prepares lesson materials and delivers CLB and PBLA aligned task-based lessons (including multi-level lessons, if required) consistent with the LINC program.
• Delivers lessons in person and online using online platforms and Learner Management System.
• Conducts ongoing and monthly needs assessment with students to determine which themes, topics, and outcomes to include in lesson planning.
• Develops appropriate tasks and portfolio-based language assessments and skill-using tasks consistent with current PBLA practice. Supports student autonomy by guiding them to organize and maintain their portfolio files and providing them with reflection time and feedback according to guidelines established by the LINC IC team.
• Collaborates with students on individual portfolio-based progress reports by providing input and feedback. Prepares portfolio-based Learner Progress Reports (LPR) and conducts individual student progress conferences twice per year or more frequently if required.
• Submits required event requests and feedback.
• Organizes field trips, arrange for guest speakers and other socio-cultural activities that connect learners with the community consistent with monthly teaching goals and overall LINC program objectives.
• Promotes community programs, services, events, and volunteering opportunities for students to continue practicing English and engage in the community.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate class records in the database including daily attendance, lesson notes, and PBLA assessment results.
• Provides input to LINC administration for students' referrals and other student or class issues.
• Actively participates in Assessment Planning Sessions (APS), Communities of Practice (CoP) and team meetings and collaborates with LINC instructors to share resources and professional development knowledge, contribute to program curricula, and plan joint activities.
• Actively participates in professional development opportunities offered by LINC program. Stays current with EAL and online teaching techniques; completes PD preparation and follow-up assignments as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What You Bring: 

• Degree from a recognized university and a certificate or diploma from a TESL Canada recognized training institution and a minimum of six (6) months experience teaching EAL to adults, knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmark competencies and associated resources OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience teaching settlement.
• English and training/experience in implementing PBLA an asset.

What Makes You a Change Maker: 

• Proven ability to design and implement appropriate lesson plans for online students and adapt to a blended (in-person and online) class; demonstrated ability to identify and address student needs for in-class, online and blended teaching models.
• Competence with Teams and online teaching platforms is a must. Smart Board experience is preferred.
• Documented strong interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check. 

ISSofBC Value Proposition:

• Starting Salary Range: $ $32.04 per hour. *Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity.
• Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents.
• Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches.

We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples on whose territories we are privileged to work, welcome and support newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and students. We honour the Nations who have always cared for these lands, waters, and air. In line with ISSofBC's commitment to equity, we promote inclusive employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. Guided by our values of Purpose, Improvement, Belonging, and being Genuine, we strive to create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and unique strengths are celebrated. 

If You are Passionate about Making a Difference, Apply Now