International Language Instructor – Chinese (Mandarin)
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Brantford, ON
Contract type: Intern
SUBJECT TO SUFFICIENT PROGRAM ENROLMENT
The Board Invites Applications For The Following Position
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE - CHINESE (MANDARIN) INSTRUCTOR
Location – St. Mary's Catholic Learning Centre, In Person Learning
Term Position : November 2024 – May 2025 (2.0 hours weekly - Day of the week TBD - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
Salary: $29.90/hour
Position Summary
The International and Indigenous Language – Mandarin Instructor will develop carefully thought-out lesson plans, identify meaningful links between the objectives and content of each lesson/unit. Planned instruction must include a range of activities that will provide listening, reading, writing, musical and engaging learning opportunities for students. The Mandarin Instructor will create a supportive, welcoming and dynamic learning environment for students, while promoting positive student behavior. The Mandarin Instructor will be responsible to the Vice Principal of Continuing Education.
Qualifications
Basic: Training in teaching the language of study (Mandarin);
Training in teaching languages (i.e., ESL, FSL)
Other: - Three (3) years successful teaching experience (elementary preferable)
The role of the International and Indigenous Language Elementary Instructor is to plan, deliver and coordinate a program that is optimal for language learning and that reflects current teaching practices in Ontario; ensure the safety and well-being of students; communicate about student process to administrators, other educators, parents and students; encourage parent involvement in student learning at home and at school.
Applications shall include a resume and names of two professional references.
Please direct any questions pertaining to this posting to Hollie Girdler, Human Resources Coordinator.
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to [email protected] in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Rick Petrella Michael McDonald
Chair of the Board Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: [email protected]
www.bhncdsb.ca
The Board Invites Applications For The Following Position
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE - CHINESE (MANDARIN) INSTRUCTOR
Location – St. Mary's Catholic Learning Centre, In Person Learning
Term Position : November 2024 – May 2025 (2.0 hours weekly - Day of the week TBD - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm)
Salary: $29.90/hour
Position Summary
The International and Indigenous Language – Mandarin Instructor will develop carefully thought-out lesson plans, identify meaningful links between the objectives and content of each lesson/unit. Planned instruction must include a range of activities that will provide listening, reading, writing, musical and engaging learning opportunities for students. The Mandarin Instructor will create a supportive, welcoming and dynamic learning environment for students, while promoting positive student behavior. The Mandarin Instructor will be responsible to the Vice Principal of Continuing Education.
Qualifications
Basic: Training in teaching the language of study (Mandarin);
Training in teaching languages (i.e., ESL, FSL)
Other: - Three (3) years successful teaching experience (elementary preferable)
- Strong ability to read, write and speak in both Mandarin and English languages;
- Familiarity with language teaching methodologies;
- Commitment to inclusive teaching practice;
- Knowledge of research based-instructional strategies;
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into teaching/learning activities;
- Knowledge and ability to effectively use BrightSpace/D2L;
- A demonstrated understanding of effective assessment practices (e.g. Growing Success); and
- Ability to work collaboratively and to be flexible.
- Primary and Junior Divisions; or
- Junior and Intermediate Divisions
The role of the International and Indigenous Language Elementary Instructor is to plan, deliver and coordinate a program that is optimal for language learning and that reflects current teaching practices in Ontario; ensure the safety and well-being of students; communicate about student process to administrators, other educators, parents and students; encourage parent involvement in student learning at home and at school.
Applications shall include a resume and names of two professional references.
Please direct any questions pertaining to this posting to Hollie Girdler, Human Resources Coordinator.
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to [email protected] in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Rick Petrella Michael McDonald
Chair of the Board Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: [email protected]
www.bhncdsb.ca
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