Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor - Permanent Assignment

OPSEU 423

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

We are looking for a permanent part-time English as a Second Language Instructor to support our ESL Night school program. This position reports to the Manager, Continuing & Community Education in collaboration with the LINC Coordinator in the program.

Anticipated Locations/Assignments :

Location: ESL Night School (Online)

Assignment:

• ESL Childcare Worker CLB 5-8, Tuesday/Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Total Hours: 8 hours per week each assignment

Note: Online course, but up to 3 classes per year will be in person.

The assignment involves:

• Using various tools/apps to teach language and employment skills in person or online

• Create content for the specific curricula that is appropriate to the CLB levels of the course

• Implement and maintain learner skills, progress and accurate attendance records

• Ability to interact occasionally at a professional level as a representative of the Continuing Education department with other departments and various administrative staff, if required

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Valid TESL Ontario Certification or proof of TESL Ontario accreditation through the PLAR process and be a member in good standing

• Previous general ESL teaching experience with various CLB or ESL levels

• Demonstrated strong expertise in using learning technologies effectively to teach in person or online various CLB level ESL or LINC classes (include specific examples and describe in your CV and/or letter of application)

• Proven understanding and application of PBLA with learners

• Proven collaboration, cross-cultural, and instructional design planning skill

• Previous experience and training working within a childcare/daycare or as an ECE

Any of the following are considered assets:

• Experience working in Job Readiness / Employment / Skills or Trades Training programs

• Work Experience in various industry(ies) or sector(s) or trade(s), ideally in a training or lead role

• Proof of ability to integrate those skills into a curriculum

• Experience working with employers and in program promotion

  Candidates will be selected on the basis of their qualifications and experience.

The salary for this position is $43.22 an hour (plus 4% vacation pay and 3.8% statutory holiday pay).

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.

Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at View email address on apply.j-vers.com prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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