Instructor, LEAP Program
About The Position
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing opportunity, belonging, and lifelong learning for newcomers and diverse communities across Calgary. Through language instruction, employment pathways, settlement supports, and community engagement, we empower individuals and families to build strong, connected, and thriving lives. At TIES, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose, and Strength in Curiosity. If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, TESL, Applied Linguistics, Adult Education, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Must have experience teaching higher-level English language classes for adult learners
- Strong understanding of adult language development, practical assessment, and advanced English comprehension strategies
- Experience creating practical materials for workplace, employment, training, and community communication
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver advanced English lessons aligned with LEAP objectives and learner goals
- Build learners’ reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills for workplace, employment, training, and community settings
- Teach practical language for workplace conversations, emails, meetings, forms, policies, training materials, and community interactions
- Strengthen learners’ confidence to ask questions, explain ideas, solve problems, and advocate for themselves
- Develop materials and assessments that reflect real-life communication needs
- Assess learner progress through practical tasks, portfolios, demonstrations, and program-approved tools
- Provide clear feedback that helps learners understand progress and next steps
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and learner progress records
- Prepare learner updates and reports for Social Enterprises and organizational leadership
- Collaborate with the CPO and Social Enterprises team to align instruction with program outcomes
- Engage professionally with learners, employers, partners, guest speakers, and community stakeholders
- Support learner access to resources, referrals, and community connections that advance language goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
