Instructor (Internal Only)

Position: Instructor

Program: BC SAFE Haven Language

Schedule: Hybrid position at 12.5 hours per week, starting April 16, 2026, Until March 31, 2027

Location: Impact North Shore, North Vancouver

Posting Date: April 2, 2026

Closing Date: April 10, 2026

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

Imparts basic to advanced language skills, as assigned, to adult international students, citizens, immigrants and refugees while supplementing their knowledge and understanding of Canadian social and cultural norms. Monitors student progress and submits reports in a timely and mutually acceptable manner.

How You Will Make a Difference

Guided by current CLB document(s), teach CLB-aligned skill-building language and settlement lessons to adult refugee claimants.

Develop daily and long-term lesson plans to meet student needs and achieve identified objectives. Prepare lesson materials and deliver CLB and PBLA-aligned task-based lessons consistent with the program guidelines.

Where applicable, develop appropriate tasks and portfolio-based language assessments and skill-using tasks consistent with current PBLA practice.

Deliver lessons in-person and/or online and/or hybrid using established online platforms.

Provide feedback to students, referring them to the appropriate resources. Resolve any student issue/problem in a manner consistent with the program guidelines/policies, proactively seeking help from the Instructional Coordinator/Manager as needed.

Prepare and submit timely and accurate class records including daily lesson notes and reports on students’ daily attendance, periodic assessments, evaluations, and progress reports.

Collaborate proactively with other Program staff in addressing /resolving common issues and creating mutually relevant action plans for students.

Promote community programs, services, events, and volunteering opportunities for students to continue practicing English and engage in the community.

Actively participate in the professional development activities offered by the program.

Stay current with EAL and online teaching techniques, complete PD preparation and follow-up assignments as required.

Consistently and punctually complete data-input.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

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

Relevant and recent experience in Adult ESL Education.

Working knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmark competencies and associated

Experience teaching settlement English and training/experience in implementing PBLA an asset, where applicable.

Experience teaching multi-level and online classes is an asset.

Demonstrated ability to identify and address student needs within in-class, online and blended teaching models.

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. SmartBoard experience is preferred.

Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.   

Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check.

Position Competencies

Communication: Able to convey timely accurate information clearly and appropriately to different audiences while actively listening and responding.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Build positive relationships through open communication and mutual trust to create an inclusive and collaborative environment and work effectively with others.

Taking Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities, drives projects forward, and tackles challenges independently.

Promote Learning: Actively seek and share knowledge, incorporate feedback and foster continuous learning for self and others to apply new approaches.

Core Organization Competencies

Delivering Results: Consistently achieve results by setting clear goals, prioritizing effectively, and following through with high-quality outcomes.

Values Alignment: Demonstrates and promotes organizational values through daily actions and decision-making, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Valuing Diversity: Actively contribute to creating an environment where people from diverse backgrounds and abilities have equal access to services and resources.

ISSofBC Value Proposition

Expected Hiring Salary: $29.12 $33.01 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%.

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

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

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.

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