MITT is a post-secondary institute offering industry-driven, student-focused education in the areas of applied business, design and manufacturing technology, health care, human services, information communication technology, and skilled trades. We provide affordable, timely, skills-based education for learners seeking career entry as well as those looking to acquire relevant, in-demand competencies at any point in life.

Instructor, English Language Centre, REDI Program

Start Date: July 7, 2025 to March 6, 2026

Rate of Pay: $45.67 to $46.81 per hour

Location: 300-294 Portage Avenue

Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (20 hours/week)

MITT is seeking is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable instructor for its REDI program. Please visit mitt.ca/manufacturing-production-worker-programon our website to learn more about the REDI Program. The English Language Instructor would be responsible for delivering ESL classes to new immigrant students who are taking English as a Second Language classes and to meet their English language learning needs by fulfilling the key responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans, prepares and delivers lessons based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) document and Essential Skills in thematic modules.
• Designs and produces teaching materials and adapts existing materials to work within themes selected by each class. Continually reviews these lesson plans and materials to ensure their appropriateness and currency.
• Guides students in developing language learning portfolios throughout each session, assesses students’ benchmark levels on an ongoing basis, explaining the purpose and value to assessment and devoting class time to the process: i.e. uses Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA).
• Maintains current knowledge of technology and instructional practices that relate to the use of technology. Utilizes materials and resources effectively to maximize benefits to students and the Institution.

Instruction

• Encourages a learner-centered approach, ensuring that students are actively engaged in language learning tasks during each lesson. Provides direction regarding students’ educational goals and individual growth related to language learning.
• Carries out assessments of students’ needs in terms of theme, topic and language issues and addresses students’ needs, interests and concerns based on these assessments.
• Uses appropriate, creative and varied instructional methods to accommodate the learning styles of individual students.

Classroom Environment

• Creates a positive learning environment by consistently being prepared for class, motivating students to accomplish educational and personal goals and providing opportunities for feedback.
• Fosters a positive atmosphere of respect and trust in the classroom.

Reporting

• Develops and maintains accurate, informative and relevant student records of attendance and progress including a record of assessments for each student as laid out in the ESL staff orientation handbook.
• Produces CLB Student Progress reports and conducts student meetings at the designated reporting periods.

Professional Development

• Maintains and follows a professional development plan to facilitate professional learning and improve one’s own ability to fulfill job responsibilities more effectively and/or efficiently.
• Attends regular team and staff meetings.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

• Holds a Canada TESL certificate from an institution recognized by TESL Canada.
• A degree in a related field.
• Holds, or is working on obtaining, Introduction to Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) for Classroom Instructors from Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.
• Active member of a professional ESL organization, such as TESLMB or other TESL Canada approved organizations.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Adult education skills and experience.
• Experience working in an IRCC funded language program for newcomers.

Conditions of Employment:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record check including vulnerable sector and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2025. Submit your resume and cover letter using our online application system.

We are growing; come grow with us. MITT offers a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth and development.

MITT is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, applicants are asked to inform us if they require an accommodation. All information received as it relates to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Please do not disclose personal health information or protected personal information through the application process.

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