ESL Instructor

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: Labrador West, NL 

Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2027 with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance 

Closing date:  Until Filled 

Reporting to the ESL Coordinator, the ESL Instructor is 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 in PDF form to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/277

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. 

Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.