Temporary Adult English as a Second Language

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Full time
About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation.

We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all.

Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components

Temporary Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructors for Night Classes

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is recruiting temporary adult ESL instructors to teach in adult non-credit ESL and LINC night classes at our 3 locations in Hamilton.

Summary:

Reporting to the ESL/LINC Program Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to instruct English as a Second Language and/or Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada to adult learners, from Literacy to CLB 7 for temporary evening work from September 9, 2024, to June 19, 2025, Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday. Hours: 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Opportunities to teach in temporary evening classes on either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday are available contingent on funding and enrollment from September 2024 to June 2025.

Base Wage: $33.90 according to the OSSTF-ESL Collective Agreement.

Qualifications:

· Current TESL Ontario Certification (OCELT) is required.

· Completion of CLB Bootcamp and Introduction to PBLA from the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (recommended within 6 months of hire into casual pool and required for hire into a permanent day or night position)

· Knowledge and experience with the Canadian Language Benchmarks

· Knowledge and /or application of Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA)

· Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with teaching colleagues, administrative staff, and the management team

· Excellent practice and knowledge in the principles of adult learning

· Demonstrated experience using Learning Management Systems

· Demonstrated experience using technology as a teaching and learning tool

· Excellent communication and cross-cultural skills

· Available to work on short notice for in-person evening classes

To apply:

Submit a letter of application and resume outlining how your qualifications, professional development and experience relate to this job opportunity.

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples;)

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; (e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+)

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices.

We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.

If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .



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