LINC Instructor (Part-time – 8 hrs/week)

JIAS Toronto is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping immigrants with resettlement in the Greater Toronto Area. JIAS Toronto assists lawfully admitted immigrants and refugees in meeting basic financial, social, legal and other requirements of immigration. We work to advance the well-being and social integration of newcomers by providing a full range of outreach, support, counseling, training and referral resources. “We welcome, support and integrate immigrants today to build a strong Canada and a strong Jewish community of tomorrow.”

As a member of the JIAS Toronto LINC team, the LINC instructor plans, prepares and delivers English language classes to adult newcomer learners. This is a unionized position.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday (12:30 pm – 2:30 pm)

Responsibilities:

• Follows and adapts the most recent LINC curriculum to meet the students’ needs.

• Administers a student needs assessment and develops the curriculum based on those needs.

• Plans, prepares and administers client-centered/learner-based lessons taking into account the

CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) and funder directives, while also considering students’ needs

• Has full knowledge and understanding of and employs the principles of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment when planning and delivering lessons.

• Maintains an up to date PBLA Language Companion with the required documentation and prescribed number of PBLA artifacts. Ensures that learners’ Language Companions are kept up to date.

• Submits monthly module plans and curriculum summaries and ensures class time is maximized.

• Is punctual and prepared for class with all the necessary teaching materials.

• Records students’ attendance daily and regularly reports attendance to the office.

• Performs regular, on-going assessment of students’ progress based on the principles of PBLA, records it and reports it to the office on a regular basis for HARTs proficiency input.

• Ensures there is a positive and welcoming learning atmosphere in the classroom. Promotes and sets an example of mutual respect and inclusivity while promoting the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

• Uses technology in the classroom to enhance learning experience.

• Uses Zoom or other online platforms, as well as a variety of online teaching materials and tools to deliver lessons remotely. (For scheduled online classes.)

• Helps students gain awareness of the various aspects of Canadian culture and lifestyle through presentations, workshops, and special events/activities.

• Participates in professional devolvement opportunities, staff meetings, annual general meetings and special projects

• Completes required Human Resources and other training at regular intervals.

• Is aware of signs of abuse and reports them to the Language and Settlement Director and proper authorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as an English language teacher/instructor. Experience in the settlement sector - an asset.

• Has TESL Ontario certification (or is grandfathered with TESL equivalent from a certified Canadian University).

• Trained in the application of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment

• Must be familiar with Fire and other Emergency Procedures.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and résumé at Careers at JIAS - JIAS Toronto.

At JIAS Toronto, we welcome, support, and integrate immigrants today to build a strong Canada and a strong Jewish Community of tomorrow. JIAS Toronto is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about JIAS Toronto, please visit: www.jiastoronto.org.