CUPE: Winter 2027 - Teaching Assistant - ESL 160 W200: uOttawa English Experience Program

Job summary

Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons based on a provided framework while facilitating student-centered group work. Attend group meetings and report on class activities to ensure effective instruction.

Job details

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts Unit: Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute_Students and Casuals Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: uOttawa English Experience Course Code: ESL 160 Section: W200 Supervisor name (if known): Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/09 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/10 Description of tasks (hours): Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work. Recherche / Research:0 Préparation / Preparation:20 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:30 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:0 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0 Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: 25 Work Start Date: February 22, 2027 Work End Date: March 26, 2027 Total Work Hours: 50 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025) Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate. These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay. Method of Delivery: in person Language of Work: Anglais | English Requirements and Nature of Work: Nature of work: Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons from a framework provided by teachers. Attend group meetings and report on class activities. Course description: Integrated four-skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing); includes grammar review, vocabulary development, study skills, use of IT resources, learning strategies and intercultural competence; approach is student-centered, interactive, and task based; emphasis is on formative evaluation. Requirements: Capacity to facilitate group work through a student-centered, task-based learning approach and to explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners. Previous ESL training and classroom experience is an asset; classroom multimedia experience is an asset; excellent command of the English language; interview may be required. Please note: This course is offered exclusively on the University of Ottawa campus and requires in-person instruction. Program Dates: February 22 - March 26, 2027 Schedule: Monday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM Tuesday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM Thursday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM Friday: 2:30PM - 4:00PM Additional Information and/or Comments: All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

What you’ll do

Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons based on a provided framework while facilitating student-centered group work. Attend group meetings and report on class activities to ensure effective instruction.

Requirements

Candidates must have the capacity to explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners. Previous ESL training and classroom experience are considered assets for this role.

Listed skills

• Group Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Teaching
• ESL instruction
• Student-centered learning
• Task-based learning
• Group facilitation
• English grammar
• Academic vocabulary
• Multimedia classroom experience
• Formative evaluation
• Intercultural competence
• Employment Equity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Learning Strategies
• Research
• Creativity
• English Language
• Grammar
• Innovation
• Intercultural Competence
• Student-Centred Learning
• Study Skills
• Vocabulary
• Vocabulary Development
• Writing
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• ESL English Teacher
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

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