Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: ESL Instructor

Location: Gander, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2026 with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance

Closing date: Until filled

Reporting to the Director of Language Services, the ESL Instructoris responsible for providing ESL instruction to clients who qualify for the service with the ANC.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Planning

• Prepare courses for delivery to clients according to approved curriculum and teaching methodologies

• Prepare and administer client needs assessments that identify individual or group needs for the purposes of planning

Instructional

• Instruct clients using a variety of modern teaching strategies, including:

  • portfolio-based assessment

  • task-based planning and instruction

  • individualized instructional planning

  • differentiation of curriculum

  • cooperative learning

  • technology integration

  • other strategies where required

Assessment

• Prepare and administer regular assessments, both formative and summative, according to the established guidelines

• Administer and grade assessments using Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test standards

Administration

• Prepare and submit progress and summary reports

• Maintain and report statistics for quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with the stakeholder agreement

• Provide curriculum planning documentation upon request

• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and professional learning

• Represent the Association, when required, on committees, boards and working groups

• Work with volunteers assigned to a client or the classroom

• Complete other tasks related to the position as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Education, TESL/TEFL Designation with a minimum of 1 year experience (relevant equivalencies and education may be considered)

• Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) training and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) training considered an asset but not essential

• Skilled in supporting new Canadians in a working environment promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity for a diverse client group

• Experience in ESL planning, delivery, and assessment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to address the changing needs of the environment and client group

• Excellent communication skills - written and oral

• Precise attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the use of MS Office suite of programs

• Proven utilization of technologies in the classroom for teaching and learning

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada

• Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)

• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/238

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.