EAL Instructor (Up to 2 Positions) - Spring-Summer EAL Customized Programs - Experiential Education and English Language Centre - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
35E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Experiential Education and English Language Centre
Position:
EAL Instructors (Up to 2 Positions)
Contract:
Casual Position
Hours of Work:
Up to 24 hours per week
Salary:

$26.67 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

The term is from May 22 to June 30 (Explore) and July 15 to August 23 (summer high school groups), 2024.  (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements) 

The English Language Centre (ELC) will be offering EAL Customized programs that include the Explore Program for Canadian and International students ages 19+ and several short-term high school programs for visiting international groups between May and August 2024.  Participants in these EAL Customized programs have formal EAL lessons weekday mornings and organized socio-cultural activities during weekday afternoons, and weekends.  EAL Instructors are responsible for the planning and delivery of daily lessons, each week.  The ELC will be hiring up to two EAL instructors to work in these programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructors report directly to the Explore Program Manager and Manager of Customized EAL Programs. They are responsible for:

  • EAL instruction
  • Collaborative course design and planning, based on pre-determined weekly themes and ELC guidelines       
  • Student assessment during the program and summative evaluations of student achievement
  • Participation in staff meetings
  • Design and lead one afternoon educational outing per week
  • Creating a positive learning environment
  • Upholding the policies of and regulations of the 精童欲女 English Language Centre
  • Other duties as assigned by the above managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.Ed or other degree with equivalent work experience
  • EAL teaching experience  
  • Excellent oral and written proficiency in English
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Current criminal record check including working with the vulnerable sector 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • EAL teaching certificate / Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Experience working in cross-cultural settings
  • Previous experience with 精童欲女 Explore or EAL Customized Programs is an asset
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the 精童欲女 Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 精童欲女, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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