Casual English as a Second Language Instructor

Are you looking to join a community of professionals working in an organization that makes a difference in the lives of so many people, including newcomers to Canada? W****e may just have an opportunity for you!

The Niagara Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor with our Continuing Education Department. Casual ESL Instructors work****on a **“**call as needed” basis, filling in for ESL staff who are away or on leave.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Instruct English as a second language, in accordance with curriculum guidelines of the Canadian language Benchmarks
• Plan and develop daily lessons using appropriate ESL instructing methodologies,

strategies and resources that address all language skills

• Maintain a record of daily classroom activities
• Incorporate life skills, employable skills and elements of Canadian culture

throughout lesson plans.

• Adapt strategies to accommodate continuous intake, irregular attendance, group and individual learner needs.
• Assess, evaluate and document learner progress in all areas of language skills.
• Collaborate with other ESL Instructors on delivery of instruction.
• Accurately record learner information and attendance on a timely basis, manually and on-line.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• University Degree in a related field
• TESL Ontario Certification
• Some experience teaching ESL or LINC in Canada, or EFL abroad, or such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable
• Knowledge of the principles of adult ESL teaching methodology and strategies
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to develop and deliver ESL lessons in accordance with program guidelines
• Proficiency in teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and pronunciation to adult learners at various levels
• Flexibility to adapt to a continuous intake environment
• Clear speech with clear pronunciation
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-racial environment with respect and sensitivity towards all learners
• Strong communication skills, which includes computer proficiency
• A high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in online/virtual teaching platforms suitable for ESL instruction, if required

**HOURS:**Various, as needed on a casual/supply basis

LOCATION: Must be able to travel to all locations within the Niagara Catholic

District jurisdiction

RATE OF PAY: $44.05 per hour inclusive of vacation pay and statutory holidays as per the

C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.