Position Title: LINC Evening Part-time Instructor

Status: Non-Unionized

Reports to: Senior Manager, LINC Program

Works with: LINC Program

Position details: Starting as soon as possible

Hourly Rate: $40.21 (9 hours per week)

Job Posting Date: August 20, 2024

Working Women Community Centre (WWCC) is a non-profit, community-based

immigrant and refugee women’s organization providing a wide variety of services such

as community development, settlement counselling, employment and placement

support, support groups and English Language classes. All staff of the agency is

responsible for demonstrating support and commitment to the mandate and objectives

of the Centre. Staff is expected to work in the spirit of cooperation and to actively

promote harmonious relations among staff members.

Position Description:

The focus of this position is to deliver English language instruction in the Evenings, 3

days a week, through WWCC’s holistic approach to integrating language with

settlement supports to LINC learners helping them settle and succeed in the Canadian

Society.

Program Description:

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is a federally funded language

and settlement program. Working Women Community Centre offers 25 full-time and

part-time LINC classes at Fairview Mall Drive including Literacy through CLB 8 and a

Citizenship Driven Course (online)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The LINC Instructor is responsible for teaching about life in Canada.

The LINC Instructor will:

• Design, implement, and instruct English as a Second Language classes in a LINC

program using the Canadian Language Benchmarks;

• Develop appropriate curriculum and materials based on student needs and/or

interests;

• Prepare, administer and assess students' progress using the PBLA (Portfolio Based

Language Assessment);

• Design modules and daily lesson plans in accordance with the Revised Canadian

Language Benchmarks (CLB) 2012 in order to effectively implement PBLA in

classes;

• Provide computer-assisted instruction using language learning software and MS

Office programs where appropriate;

• Maintain attendance records and other documentation as required;

• Promote self-learning and interactive language learning;

• Contact a supply instructor when not able to come to work;

• Attend meetings and in-house professional development;

• Co-operative and friendly with solid interpersonal skills ;

• Work independently as well as in collaboration;

• Adapt to new situations with flexibility;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TESL ON Certification (OCELT);

• CLB Bootcamp certificate

• Active Tutela member

• Excellent verbal and written English;

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience teaching English as a Second Language to adults

(preferred);

• Working knowledge of PBLA (preference will be given to those who have either Lead

Teacher designation for PBLA or PBLA certification of training);

• Ability to adapt teaching methodology to the needs and skill levels of individual

learners while being sensitive to and understanding of issues of concern to women,

immigrants and refugees;

• Experience in community work settings with knowledge of settlement issues being

an asset;

• Knowledge of Windows 95/98 and 2000, Microsoft Office, as well as LMS,

Avenue.ca and other e-learning platforms;

• Experience working in a multicultural environment;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Familiarity teaching in multiple levels at ranging proficiencies;

Please send your resume with the subject line LINC Part-time Instructor Position to:

lrajan@workingwomencc.org

The deadline for applications is on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, by 4pm.

No phone calls please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only applicants

chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Working Women Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes

applicants from equity seeking groups. WWCC encourages applications from

candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and

people with disabilities. The Centre is a scent-free environment.