English Language Learning

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The Abbotsford School District is seeking a collaborative English Language Learner (ELL) teacher for Chief Dan George Middle School (Grade 6–8). The role focuses on multilingual learners, balancing in-class support, collaboration with teachers, and targeted small-group instruction.

Candidates should hold a TESL certificate and be eligible for BC Certification; experience with IPT assessments and IELTS instruction is preferred.

Qualifications

• TESL certificate from an accredited program.
• Training and experience administering and interpreting IPT Assessments.
• Familiarity with IELTS instruction.
• Familiarity with BC ELL Standards.
• Experience teaching ELL learners at the middle school level.
• Experience using technology to facilitate language acquisition.
• Eligible for Abbotsford Academic English Language Program certificate.
• Eligible for BC Certification.
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide ELL support through a balanced service model including in-class support, collaboration and targeted small-group instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support multilingual learners across the school.

Skills

ELL support

Technology in language learning

Collaboration with teachers

Education

TESL Certificate

IPT Assessments training

IELTS instruction knowledge

BC ELL Standards knowledge

Middle school ELL experience

Technology in language learning

Abbotsford English Language Program certificate eligibility

BC Certification eligibility

Teacher evaluation / practicum

Job description

The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Why Abbotsford?

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

Learn more about the Abbotsford community: https://tourismabbotsford.ca/ - www.thefraservalley.ca

Why the Abbotsford School District?

Every day, in every classroom and office throughout the Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 21 ,000 students. We believe that teachers continue to be drawn to the collaborative and supportive work environment that we provide. We have extensive professional development supports for new teachers, ranging from mentorship programs to leadership programs, and numerous career-pathing opportunities.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow and succeed.

The starting annual salary for this part-time School Teacher position ranges from $36,901.20 to $67,683.60 , with placement on the July 1, 202 5 Teacher Salary Grid based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Chief Dan George Middle School is a diverse Grade 6–8 school with English, Early French Immersion, and Late French Immersion programs. We have a growing ELL population and are seeking a collaborative, flexible teacher to support multilingual learners across the school.

The successful candidate will provide ELL support through a balanced service model that includes in-class support, collaboration and co-planning with classroom teachers, and targeted small-group instruction.

Education & Experience

• Teaching English a a Second Language (TESL) Certificate from an accredited program
• Training and experience administering and interpreting IPT Assessments
• Familiarity with IELTS instruction
• Familiarity of the BC ELL Standards
• Experience teaching ELL learners at the Middle school level
• Experience using technology to facilitate language acquisition
• Eligible for Abbotsford Academic English Language Program certificate
• Eligible for B.C. Certification
• Satisfactory teacher evaluation and/or final practicum reports

Teaching Competencies

All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.
• Organization & Planning: Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.
• Facilitation & Engagement: Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning
• Assessment & Coaching: Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives
• Caring & Inclusiveness: Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances

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