LINC Instructor (Daytime)- CLB 1/2

Overview

Position Title: LINC Instructor (Daytime)- CLB 1/2
Start Date: October 2024
Rate per hour: $36.42
Reports To:  Manager, Language Programs
Hours: Part-time 27.5 hours/week – permanent
Benefits: Extended health benefits, pension plan, and Employee and Family Assistance Program
Location:  255 Ranee Avenue, North York

Position Summary  

The purpose of this position is to plan and implement English Language instruction for newcomers. The ( Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) LINC Instructor provides information and referrals to students regarding appropriate community resources and services, maintains current and accurate student monthly records and statistical forms, and submits them to the Manager, Language Programs. The position also reports on administrative, curriculum and students issues and liaises with LINC childminders and other instructors on site. We are seeking someone who can deliver the material with passion and an upbeat energy, so that students are eager to attend classes, have fun, and enjoy the company of their classmates while also learning.

Main responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain lesson plans, and goals and objectives for program in adherence with LINC curriculum guidelines and adult learner needs
• Ability to design innovative modules and lesson plans that teach language and how to integrate into Canadian culture
• Provide effective and appropriate instruction to students
• Use tools and technology to provide most effective service possible-Identify and use resources and technology appropriate to support the English language training at the relevant level
• Accommodate special learning needs identified by students
• Coordinate relevant field trips and guest speakers
• Evaluate students on a regular basis
• Provide information and referrals to students regarding appropriate community resources and services
• Adhere to attendance policy, and communicate this policy to students
• Maintain current and accurate student records and statistical forms, and submit monthly to supervisor
• Maintain records of tokens dispensed to students and submit regularly
• Purchase instructional materials when appropriate, with supervisor approval
• Report regularly to Coordinator regarding administrative, curriculum and student issues
• Work with other NYCH staff and programs to ensure integrated service to students and their families
• Liaise with LINC child care workers and other instructors on site to provide holistic service to students
• Participate in and support NYCH events
• Attend LINC staff meetings

Required Qualifications:
Education

Current and valid TESL Ontario  accreditation

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of LINC curriculum guidelines, Canadian Language Benchmarks, Portfolio based language assessment
• Experience teaching newcomer adults (specifically for level required)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of the issues and challenges faced by newcomers
• Understand a business environment in order to convey the general cultural climate in a company.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to use humour, compassion and active listening effectively
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Ability to work within an anti-discrimination, anti-oppression framework, and create a safe, respectful environment for students
• Ability to read classroom dynamics and adjust approach in order to deliver the materials most effectively in line with needs of the student.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft, internet research, language learning platform

Other Requirements: 

• Documented proof of a valid police reference check is required for employment at NYCH, as well as an annual declaration.
• Candidates will be asked to declare their vaccination status during recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of full vaccination before or directly upon the start of their employment.
• Candidate is required to work in-person from our 255 Ranee Ave, location.

NYCH is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, people of colour, and people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Tagged as: Nonprofit

Compensation

Position Title: LINC Instructor (Daytime)- CLB 1/2
Rate per hour: $36.42
Hours: Part-time 27.5 hours/week – permanent
Benefits: Extended health benefits, pension plan, and Employee and Family Assistance Program

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to the link below by Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm to:
https://nych.bamboohr.com/careers/142
LINC Instructor - CLB 1/2- Hiring Committee

If you are not able to apply online, please drop off your cover letter and resume at our Ranee location:
255 Ranee Ave. Suites 4 & 5 Toronto, Ontario Canada M6A 2P4
North York Community House