LINC Instructor (INTERNAL)

Immigrant Services Society of BC • Surrey, BC

9d • CA$29 - CA$41 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers. The role focuses on preparing level-appropriate, skill-building lessons aligned with CLB 4 standards, incorporating both in-person and online delivery methods. The instructor will also enhance students' understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace, and cultural norms, and connect them to the community through activities like field trips and guest speakers. Student progress will be assessed using Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA), with ongoing informal feedback and formal progress reports and conferences.

Requirements

• Degree from a recognized university and a certificate or diploma from a TESL Canada recognized training institution.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience teaching EAL to adults.
• Knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmark competencies and associated resources.
• Competence with Teams and online teaching platforms is a must.
• Documented strong interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching settlement English and training/experience in implementing PBLA an asset.
• Proven ability to design and implement appropriate lesson plans for online students and adapt to a blended (in-person and online) class; demonstrated ability to identify and address student needs for in-class, online and blended teaching models.
• Smart Board experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach CLB and PBLA aligned skill-building language and settlement lessons to adult immigrant and newcomer refugees to facilitate their social, cultural, economic and political integration into Canadian society.
• Develop daily and long-term lesson plans to meet student needs and achieve identified real-world tasks.
• Prepare lesson materials and deliver CLB and PBLA aligned task-based lessons (including multi-level lessons, if required) consistent with the LINC program.
• Deliver lessons in person and online using online platforms and Learner Management System.
• Conduct ongoing and monthly needs assessment with students to determine which themes, topics, and outcomes to include in lesson planning.
• Develop appropriate tasks and portfolio-based language assessments and skill-using tasks consistent with current PBLA practice.
• Support student autonomy by guiding them to organize and maintain their portfolio files and providing them with reflection time and feedback according to guidelines established by the LINC IC team.
• Collaborate with students on individual portfolio-based progress reports by providing input and feedback.
• Prepare portfolio-based Learner Progress Reports (LPR) and conduct individual student progress conferences twice per year or more frequently if required.
• Submit required event requests and feedback.
• Organize field trips, arrange for guest speakers and other socio-cultural activities that connect learners with the community consistent with monthly teaching goals and overall LINC program objectives.
• Promote community programs, services, events, and volunteering opportunities for students to continue practicing English and engage in the community.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate class records in the database including daily attendance, lesson notes, and PBLA assessment results.
• Provide input to LINC administration for students’ referrals and other student or class issues.
• Actively participate in Assessment Planning Sessions (APS), Communities of Practice (CoP) and team meetings and collaborate with LINC instructors to share resources and professional development knowledge, contribute to program curricula, and plan joint activities.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities offered by LINC program.
• Stay current with EAL and online teaching techniques; complete PD preparation and follow-up assignments as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and personal leave granted based on eligibility.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), extended health and dental benefits within one month of hire.
• Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution; Optional employee RRSP contribution at 1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level