MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh, sel̓íl ̓witulh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, qiqéyt, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓ic̓əy̓**, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓****, SEMYOME, S'ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nations****where we are privileged to carry out our mission.**

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. For the past 45 years, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a motivated LINC Instructor to join our Language Team at our Burnaby location!

POSITION: LINC Instructor - Burnaby Language Centre

DEPARTMENT: Employment, Language, and Social Enterprise

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and sustain a safe and positive learning environment

• Integrate new students as they join the class in a way that is welcoming

• Use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) to inform planning

• Identify achievable learning objectives relevant to students

• Apply the principles of communicative and task-based lesson planning

• Use current and appropriate media technology (e.g., MOODLE, Smart Board, Computer Lab) as a tool to support students’ language learning and/or real-life skills (e.g., computer literacy, writing an email, reading a website)

• Identify when a learner needs assistance and respond appropriately by making adaptation within the curriculum and the classroom. Refer students to appropriate internal or external resources in response to students’ needs

• Use a variety of assessment tools and techniques appropriate for ongoing formative assessment in relation to the CLB descriptors for the four skill areas. Follow Language and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) protocol in designing, delivering, recording, and reporting assessments as applicable

• Manage students in the online MOODLE course and ensure students fully access the online course through training materials and peer mentoring

• Maintain student attendance records, and forward a monthly report to the appropriate staff person

• Supervise classroom volunteers or classroom assistants

• Keep the Manager and Instructional Developer regularly informed on participant progress
  and achievement of outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recognized undergraduate degree and a TESL Canada-recognized TESL certificate or a clearly documented equivalent.

• At least 2 years of experience teaching adult ESL, particularly using student-centered, participatory methods. Community-based, settlement and Literacy ESL experience an asset.

• CLB Bootcamp certificate or equivalent training is required.

• Working knowledge of the CLBs (Canadian Language Benchmarks) and PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) is an asset.

• Completion of Orientation to the ESL for Adult Literacy Learners offered through the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks is considered an asset https://learning.language.ca/

• Competent degree of computer literacy using e-mail, word processing programs, and learner management systems. Experience facilitating online learning environments is an asset.

• Highly organized, tactful, versatile, and flexible with excellent communication skills; sensitive to and understanding of the needs of adult immigrant learners; attitudes and values in keeping with the goals and philosophies of MOSAIC.

• A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• As part of the hiring process, applicantsmust submit a copyof their cover letter, resume, TESL or equivalent certification, and CLB Bootcamp Certificate to this application to be considered by submitting through the "Apply for this Job" Button.

• Candidates must****be able to commute to the Surrey Language Centre at 454&480 4800 Kingsway, Burnaby

COMPENSATION: $31.26 - $34.56 per hour

**HOURS:**14 hours per week. EVE Shift. Fixed term until March 31, 2026.

BENEFITS: N/A

DEADLINE: ongoing until filled

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
• Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023 MOSAIC’s HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.