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Job Summary:
Under the direction of the aforementioned Program Coordinators, the role of the successful applicant will be to increase the job readiness of newcomers who are wanting to transition into the labour market via a pilot project. The main responsibility of the English for Employment Instructor is to collaborate with the Employment & Language Coordinators to design appropriate program themes, structure and deliver information covering subjects related to vocabulary, workplace culture, job industry exploration, resume creation, etc. to Permanent Residents with mid to low-level English proficiency (CLB 1-4). Key competencies include creativity and flexibility as this is a pilot program.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop course content and lesson planning themed around employment
Working as part of a curriculum development team (as this is a pilot program)
Provide instruction in English with a special emphasis on speaking and listening
Provide appropriate evaluation, assessment and feedback for students
Coordinating regular community outings (ie: field-trips, visits to local employers)
Maintain records of achievement, attendance, and other student related information
Working collaboratively with Employment Coordinator to facilitate program
Follow regulations and policies adopted by the YWCA
Education and experience:
CERTSEL or TESOL, or other accredited English as a subsequent language competencies
Ability and/or keen interest in working with individuals with special learning needs
Experience with instructing academic/conversational English/ESL is an asset
Educational program planning/delivery experience is an asset
Knowledge and/or experience with group facilitation is an asset
Experience with curriculum development is an asset
Required Licenses and/or certificates:
Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Industry/Trade certification
Additional Skills
- Use audio-visual equipment
- Prepare reports
Specific Skills
- Deliver lectures and presentations
- Advise students on program curricula and career decisions
Work Setting
- Community agency
Teaching Format
- Classroom
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Area of Instruction
- English as a second language
- Educational/career counselling
Teaching Audience
- Adult