(ASD-W) English Additional Language (EAL) Tutor

Job Description

Please upload the following mandatory documents to your application. Your application WILL BE WITHDRAWN and you will be required to reapply if you do not include ALL mandatory documents - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

-Cover letter

-Resume

-Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check (not more than 1 year old)

-New Brunswick Teacher's Certificate (only if you are a New Brunswick Certified Teacher - otherwise this is not required)

-Any other applicable EAL certifications

-Policy 701 – Please upload the final page of the quiz, showing your name and score.

-New Employee Orientation – **please note: we are working to update this training to reflect more current practices – as a result, many of the links may not be operational. Please review the information to the best of your ability, and send ONLY the certificate generated at the end of the training

-IT forms– please complete all 3 forms (Please note: the "User Account Request" form MUST be completed even if you are a current employee, or if you already have an NBED account. Please complete to the best of your ability, as the IT team will use this information to ensure you are added to applicable mailing lists associated to your role).

-Professional Conduct- please review the Professional Conduct policy, then complete, sign and upload the Acknowledgement Form (Appendix A)

**If you encounter a message that indicates not to upload any documents that include personal identifying information, please DISREGARD

Responsibilities of an EAL Tutor Include:

• Plan, organize, and deliver language small group activities connected to learning targets as outlined in EAL Progress Chart
• Address all aspects of language and communication using a broad range of appropriate techniques and strategies that develop each student's ability to read, write, speak, and listen, recognizing different strengths and interests of students
• Maintain and complete ongoing accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth using EAL Progress Chart
• Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and promotes positive behaviours
• Adapt to adjusted scheduling based on changing demographics and student needs to maximize student achievement
• Attend all ASD-W EAL Tutor Professional Learning sessions when scheduled.
• Other related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications: EAL Tutors must be approved by ASD-W HR

It is desirable for applicants to have experience in:

• Working with people from diverse cultures and languages
• Teaching or tutoring EAL in multi-cultural, multi-leveled, and/or multi-aged contexts
• EAL qualification (CTESL, CETLA, etc.) would be an asset.
• Degree in field related to English language instruction would be considered an asset.