ESL Instructor (2024-306-CP) in Toronto, Ontario

Competition #2024-306-CP ESL Instructor

Employment Type: Part-time, Bargaining Unit 

Work Hours: 22 hours/week Mon-Thurs (9 am – 3:15 pm)

Work Setting: Onsite – Limited opportunities to work remotely

Salary: T – $44.33

Application Deadline: August 7th, 2024, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Language Programs, Community Programs  

In the E4Moms program, ESL Instructors play a vital role in integrating newcomer mothers and their children into Canadian society through English language education. Responsibilities include teaching English in line with Canadian Language Benchmarks and the PBLA framework, following program curriculum and WoodGreen’s guidelines. Creative lesson planning is encouraged, tailored to students’ unique backgrounds and goals, subject to approval by the Manager of English Language Services.

Volunteers are crucial for the program’s success, providing childcare for children under 19 months while mothers attend English classes. This setup enables mothers to fully engage in their learning. Volunteers also offer play-based early learning opportunities, fostering a nurturing environment for both mothers and infants to learn and bond together.

What You Will Do

• Deliver instruction to English language learners in accordance with Canadian Language Benchmarks, and performs all duties associated with Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA), specific program curriculum, and other guidelines set out by WoodGreen and its funders.

• Develop appropriate lesson plans, teaching methodologies, materials and activities based on the experiences, social contexts, and life goals of learners, and as approved by the Manager of English Language Services. The preparation time is included in the instruction time.

• Respectfully collaborate and cooperate with other staff within WoodGreen to ensure clients’ success and integration in programming.

• In consultation with the Manager, arrange for guest speakers, fieldtrips, and other computerized/on-line learning activities to facilitate learning of learners. This planning activity is included in the instruction time.

• Start classes on time and adhere to the scheduled breaks and dismissal time.

• Using PBLA assessment practices and principles, evaluate progress of learners on an on-going basis, and promote them to the next level as required.

• Monitor learners’ attendance, follow up with learners who are absent or are at risk of dropping out. Inform Manager if attendance drops.

• Support WoodGreen’s learner recruitment efforts through providing input, encouraging referrals from existing learners, and supporting recruitment activities.

• Monitor the settlement needs of learners and links them to WoodGreen’s services and programs.

• Submit curriculum outlines, lesson plans, attendance records, and statistical and program reports on time. The plan and the preparation of records and reports are included in the instruction time.

• Maintain program resources (e.g., computers, instructional materials, and books) and ensure they are in good condition.

• Ensure the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved.

  What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s Degree(s) in Teaching, Adult Education or Social Science.

• TESL Ontario Certificate; current member in good standing with TESL Ontario.

• Fully trained in Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) an asset.

• 2 + years of experience in teaching English as a Second Language and implementing PBLA.

• Experience using technology and delivering online classes and hybrid models effectively.

• Experience in teaching multi-levels in a multicultural environment.

  What Will Set You Apart

• Strong ability to work in a team and able to teach with limited supervision.

• Knowledge of settlement issues and familiarity with educational resources for newcomers to Canada.

• Strong capability in developing specific curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities for target groups.

• Strong ability to prepare lessons in accordance with needs, prior experiences, and life goals of learners.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching English language classes to newcomers from diverse backgrounds with a positive approach to multi-level teaching, including teaching literacy level courses.

• Understanding of anti-racism issues and community development principles.

• Excellent computer skills:  MS office, Internet, and knowledge of on-line teaching technologies and resources.

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Proven administrative skills: submitting curriculum outlines, lesson plans, attendance records, and monthly reports.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [email protected] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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