Details of the position

Job title:

Francisation Teacher

School / Centre / Department :

Campus Brome-Missisquoi Adult Education Center

Location :

Cowansville, QC

Workload & schedule :

100%

Monday to Saturday
Schedules will vary and individualized
May include evening work

Status :

Regular part-time (E3)

Effective Date :

July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Salary :

As per the collective agreement: between $52 799 and $102 857 annually (x workload)

Supervisor :

ETAGE administration

Nature of the work

The Francisation Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality French language instruction to adult learners, many of whom are newcomers, job seekers, or individuals integrating into French-speaking professional environments. The teacher fosters the development of oral, written, and comprehension skills necessary for daily life, civic participation, and workplace integration in Quebec or other French-speaking regions. Instruction is aligned with government-recognized frameworks and adapted to the learners' levels, needs, and goals.

Description of tasks

Instruction and Language Development

• Plan and deliver engaging, level-appropriate French language lessons (oral, reading, writing, and listening comprehension)
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of learners with varying levels of education, linguistic backgrounds, and learning profiles
• Foster the acquisition of functional French for everyday interactions, community participation, and workplace communication
• Incorporate real-life themes such as public services, employment, housing, health, and education

Curriculum and Evaluation

• Follow recognized Francisation curriculum frameworks (e.g., Quebec’s Programme de Francisation, CEFR/Canadian Language Benchmarks where applicable)
• Create lesson plans, educational materials, and formative assessments tailored to learners’ goals and progression
• Evaluate learner progress regularly and provide feedback to support continued development
• Prepare and administer evaluations aligned with program standards (diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments)

Pedagogical Differentiation

• Use varied instructional strategies (e.g., role-plays, conversation circles, digital tools, audio/visual supports) to reach diverse learners
• Differentiate instruction to support learners with limited schooling, literacy challenges, or specific language acquisition needs

Classroom and Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, evaluations, and student progress

• Collaborate with program coordinators, case workers, or job integration specialists as needed

• Contribute to the development of pedagogical materials and share best practices with colleagues

• Support learners in achieving linguistic goals related to social integration and employability

Desired profile

• Bachelor’s degree in French as a Second Language (FSL), Applied Linguistics, Education, or related field

• Teaching certificate (Brevet d’enseignement) or equivalent recognized by provincial education authorities

• Recognized Francisation or FSL training certification (e.g., from the Ministry of Immigration or Education) is an asset

• Minimum of 2–5 years teaching experience in Francisation, FSL, or language instruction for adults

• Strong knowledge of language acquisition theory and adult education principles

• Familiarity with Francisation program structures and placement levels (e.g., Débutant, Intermédiaire, Avancé)

• Skilled at using digital tools and interactive methods to enhance second-language acquisition

• Clear, patient, and adaptive communication style suited to multicultural learning environments

• Excellent planning, classroom management, and evaluation skills

• Ability to foster learner autonomy, confidence, and motivation

• Strong organizational skills and attention to administrative details

• Bilingualism (English–French) is an asset for supporting beginner learners