Position: Language Instructor

Program: LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)

Position Details: Temporary, part-time, hybrid position at 11.25 hours per week starting on August 5, 2025, until March 31,

2026

Location: Vancouver

Posting Date: July 22, 2025

Closing Date: July 29, 2025

Why choose us!
Join ISSofBC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee agencies in Canada. As well as being a values-driven organization,

we pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. You can make lifelong friends and connections when

you join our family. What's more, we also have multiple locations and offer flexible working and shorter working weeks than most

organizations.

Summary:
Prepares level appropriate skill-building Literacy - CLB 6 English lessons to adult immigrant and refugee newcomers, in person

and online, while increasing their understanding of Canadian local, social, workplace and cultural norms. Connects immigrants

to the community through field trips and guest speakers. Determines student progress through portfolio-based language

assessment (PBLA) and provides feedback to students informally on an ongoing basis and formally through student progress

reports and conferencing.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Guided by current CLB documents and PBLA principles and practices, teaches 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. Prepares

lesson materials and delivers CLB and PBLA aligned task-based lessons (including multi-level lessons, if required)

consistent with the LINC program.

• Delivers lessons in person and online using online platforms and Learner Management System.

• Conducts ongoing and monthly needs assessment with students to determine which themes, topics, and outcomes to

include in lesson planning.

• Develops appropriate tasks and portfolio-based language assessments and skill-using tasks consistent with current PBLA

practice. Supports 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. Prepares

portfolio-based Learner Progress Reports (LPR) and conducts individual student progress conferences twice per year or

more frequently if required.

• Submits 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.

• Promotes community programs, services, events, and volunteering opportunities for students to continue practicing

English and engage in the community.

• Maintains up-to-date, accurate class records in the database including daily attendance, lesson notes, and PBLA

assessment results.

• Provides input to LINC administration for students’ referrals and other student or class issues.

• Actively participates in Assessment Planning Sessions (APS), Communities of Practice (CoP) and team meetings and

collaborates with LINC instructors to share resources and professional development knowledge, contribute to program

curricula, and plan joint activities.

• Actively participates in professional development opportunities offered by LINC program. Stays current with EAL and

online teaching techniques; completes PD preparation and follow-up assignments as required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

What You Bring:

• Degree from a recognized university and a certificate or diploma from a TESL Canada recognized training institution and

a minimum of six (6) months experience teaching EAL to adults, knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmark

competencies and associated resources OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What Makes You a Change Maker:

• 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

• Competence with Teams and online teaching platforms is a must. Smart Board experience is preferred.

• 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.

ISSofBC Value Proposition

• Expected Hiring Salary: $29.12 – $32.04 per hour. Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity.

Wage grids are reviewed annually. We are a proud and certified Living Wage BC Employer. Our current total

compensation package continues to meet the requirements of living wages in BC to support our employees.

• Paid vacation and personal leave granted based on eligibility.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

• Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution. Optional employee RRSP contribution at

1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%.

• Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents.

• Inclusive culture and supportive workplace with opportunity for innovation and development.

We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples on whose territories we are privileged to work, welcome and support

newcomers, including immigrants, refugees and students. We honour the Nations who have always cared for these

lands, waters, and air. In line with ISSofBC's commitment to equity, we promote inclusive employment opportunities

for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or

expressions (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. Guided by our values of Purpose, Improvement, Belonging, and

being Genuine, we strive to create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and unique strengths are

celebrated.

Applications must include Job ID <25064-LINC> in the subject line and can be sent to: jobs@issbc.org. **All applicants

are requested to submit a Cover Letter, outlining their interest in this role, and Resume as a single document in doc or pdf

format.

For Internal Applicants – existing employees and volunteers, please indicate INTERNAL <25064-LINC> in the subject line.

Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia is committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Records Check is a condition of

employment. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Closing Date:

If You are Passionate about Making a Difference, Apply Now!