ESL Programme Supervisor

MissionSeek; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionSeek is seeking a Supervisor for the Canadian Overseas Mission Experience (C.O.M.E.) program in Hamilton, Ontario. The role includes overseeing the program that helps missionaries improve their English skills while working in multicultural teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in teaching ESL and ideally cross-cultural experience with WEC. Responsibilities include organizing applications, managing applicants, and teaching ESL classes in the mornings. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to low-cost training for aspiring missionaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Cross-cultural experience with WEC is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Send out applications and introductory material to applicants.
• Review received applications and assess English levels by Skype.
• Prepare visa documents for long-term applicants.
• Organize and teach ESL classes in the mornings.

Skills

Experience in teaching ESL

Cross-cultural experience

Job description

Help prospective missionaries learn English

Location

Canada

Posted

06 November 2019

Role(s)

TESOL

Commitment

• 1-3 years
• More than 3 years

Details

Supervisor for C.O.M.E. (Canadian Overseas Mission Experience) program. A new supervisor will be needed end of 2024. C.O.M.E. is a project of WEC Canada to help WECers who need to improve their English so they can thrive in multi‑cultural teams. This program mixes classroom experiences with mentoring and with ministry/evangelism experiences where students can work in a team situation in the community. Our goal is to serve the wider WEC world through low‑cost training. Students live at the WEC headquarters in Hamilton. Preference is given to WECers who are training for a leadership role.

The supervisor receives applications and processes applicants for the COME program as well as determining the schedule and content of the program. The supervisor oversees all aspects of the running of the program, and may also teach in the program.

Duties:

• Send out applications and introductory material to applicants.
• Review received applications and assess the English level of each applicant by Skype.
• Prepare visa documents for applicants staying for longer than six months.
• Send out invitation letters to those staying for less time.
• Arrange for pick up and drop off students at the airport.
• Do initial testing when the students arrive and final testing when they leave.
• Prepare class schedules and also set up individual conversation times and mentoring with various staff.
• Organize and, as possible, teach ESL in the mornings (9 hours per week).
• Arrange, and possibly attend, outside activities for the participants one or two evenings a week. These could be English clubs, Bible studies or other activities.
• Arrange evening or weekend classes in the city for those who need them.
• Select and purchase curriculum materials.

Requirements:

• Experience in teaching ESL.
• Cross-cultural experience with WEC would be an asset.
• Australian citizens and/or residents only.