LINC Instructors -- Posted on Feb 14, 2012

Posted On: 
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

DIXIE BLOOR NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE JOB POSTING POSITION:  2 INSTRUCTORS,
LINC PROGRAM/ LEVEL 1/2/3 SENIORS CLASSES (1 CHINESE and 1 RUSSIAN)
SCHEDULE: EACH CLASS IS 6 HOURS PER WEEK, 2 DAYS, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
RATE OF PAY: $35.37 hr

JOB SUMMARY:
The Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre requires two Instructors for the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program (LINC) to teach Level 1/2/3 Seniors classes of English language learners: one for Chinese Seniors class and one for Russian Seniors class.

Duties & Responsibilities: 
  • Teach a daily class using LINC Curriculum Guidelines
  • Design and provide professional, appropriate and motivational lesson plans consistent with accepted teaching methods and level of the class
  • Develop and maintain an anti-bias classroom atmosphere where participants feel welcome and interested in learning
  • Maintain clear and accurate records of students and attendance
  • Participate in professional development sessions and actively utilize information to enhance teaching
Qualifications: 
  • B. A. or equivalent
  • Certificate in TESL from a recognized institution and TESL Ontario certified
  • Previous experience teaching ESL or LINC at various levels (min. 2 years)
  • Excellent lesson planning skills
  • Experience working with seniors
  • Computer skills with the knowledge of ESL educational software, MS Word, Internet
  • Good knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks, ability to benchmark students’ progress
  • Ability to work independently with solid time management and organizational skills
  • Punctual, reliable, disciplined
Location: 
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre ON
Canada
How to apply: 

Please submit your resume and cover letter with ref. no. 012-004 by March 1, 2012 to:

Human Resources Officer Dixie Bloor Neighborhood Centre
3439 Fieldgate Drive Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2J4
Fax: (905) 629-0791
Email: recruiting@dbnc.ca

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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