Continuing Education - English Second Language

The NNDSB invites applications for the following position commencing immediately:

Program

Description:

The objective of this program is to help immigrants improve or acquire official language skills to participate in Canadian society and the labour market. The program measures success through learners’ progression through the language learning levels established under the CLB framework, with learners advancing one CLB level in at least one language learning skill of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The program supports ESL language instruction at a variety of language levels ranging from literacy and beginner to advanced levels.

Courses provide learning opportunities in four identified language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The program also supports provision of employment-related language training as well as citizenship language training.

Position:

• Instructor
  - English as a Second Language as part of the Adult Non-Credit Language Training Program funded by MLITSD
• The program runs 10 hours per week, with some flexibility in times that courses are offered
• Location:
  
  Laurentian Learning Centre
  - North Bay, Virtual Online Instruction
• $35.00/hour, including 4% vacation and 4% statutory holiday pay

Required teaching qualifications:

• TESL Ontario Certificate or willingness to undertake such certification, or
• ESL Part 1 with ESL teaching experience, preferably with adult learners

Position Criteria:

• Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmark framework
• Demonstrated ability in second language training, preferably with adults, and in employment-related language training
• Demonstrated ability to form partnerships with service partners including immigrant and refugee-serving organizations, etc.
• Demonstrated ability in course development that cover key elements of living and working in Canada, including unit and lesson plans
• Demonstrated ability to conduct ongoing learner assessments through the PBLA framework
• Advanced computer skills and experience integrating technology into the classroom
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently within a team setting
• Willingness to collect and report data, using program software, and prepare MLITSD reports, as required
• Flexible with respect to learner needs and learning styles based on a continuous intake model

Interested Candidates: For further details regarding this position, please contact the Principalprior to the closing date.

Applicants may only withdrawtheir application until such time as the posting has closed.

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