LINC Instructor

YW Calgary


Date: 18 hours ago
City: Calgary, AB
Contract type: Part time
YW Calgary is looking for a LINC Substitute Instructor to teach CLB levels 1 – 4 to newcomers to Canada when the classroom instructor is absent. The LINC Substitute Instructor should be able to teach online and in-person and be available in the morning and/or evening.

This is a substituting position working variable hours Monday-Friday exact schedule to be determined based on program needs.

What We Offer

  • Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
  • Flexible schedules and a hybrid work arrangement to help our employees manage work and life
  • A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

What You’ll Do

  • Participate in ongoing opportunities for professional development.
  • Create and instruct engaging and meaningful module plans and daily lessons following the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
  • Assess learner progress and performance using Portfolio Based Language Instruction principles and guidelines.
  • Conduct ongoing needs assessments with learners, assist learners with goal setting and conduct one on one interviews to provide feedback on learner progress.
  • Integrate digital resources and use online delivery tools, such as Zoom and Google Classroom to instruct and support student learning.
  • Document student progress, prepare progress reports and conduct regular feedback meetings with learners.
  • Maintain accurate records to track attendance, portfolio artefacts and other documentation as required.
  • Work collaboratively with other LINC team members to plan, develop and share resources.
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings, PD sessions and other activities as required.
  • Provide input to LINC Program Administration Team on student issues, policies, resources and/or other issues that affect programming.
  • Foster and contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity in a diverse work environment; understand and recognize that individual differences significantly contribute to YW Calgary’s success in its programs and workplace environment.
  • Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to your role, how you work and how you engage with others, as aligned with YW Calgary’s values and Practice Framework.
  • Share individual accountability to create and maintain inclusive and safe spaces and practices (physically and psychologically) that are open, transparent, and encourage accountability, advocacy, and mentorship.
  • Understand and remain current with YW Calgary Health, Safety and Wellness policies, practices and protocols and ensure work is performed in alignment to YW’s culture.
  • Inform team members and leaders to stop any unsafe work practices immediately to create awareness and injury/illness prevention.
  • Report any hazards or incidents immediately to your leader in accordance with YW Calgary’s incident reporting requirements to help ensure pro-active risk mitigation and management in compliance with legislative requirements (Occupational Health & Safety, Workers’ Compensation Board, etc.)
  • Use all safety materials, equipment, devices and tools required to safely perform work in alignment with YW’s role and task requirements.
  • Actively participate in the implementation of the National Standard for Psychological Health & Safety and integrate into all work practices and interactions with colleagues.

What You’ll Bring

  • A clear Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment.
  • Degree in Teaching English as a Second/Additional Language, Education, Linguistics or other related field, specific courses or professional development related to teaching EAL and EAL methodology,
  • Previous experience teaching LINC classes
  • Working knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks and experience implementing Portfolio Based Language Assessment
  • Strong computer skills; Proven ability to support adult learners to new technology as a learning resource
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passionate about working with newcomers and committed to helping them achieve their personal goals

If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Deadline: until role is filled

Apply today by submitting your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations.

Check out our website for more information about YW Calgary: www.ywcalgary.ca

YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.

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