On-Call ESL Instructor

Jobtailor; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Surrey, Canada, seeks an experienced ESL instructor for adult learners. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress, and adapt materials for diverse backgrounds using CLB benchmarks to guide planning. Collaboration with the business manager supports project content and community partnerships.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and TESL Canada certificate, with 2+ years in ESL instruction and strong communication skills for a welcoming classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and TESL Canada recognized certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in ESL instruction within language schools, settlement, and/or community based English programs.
• Deliver student-centered lessons consistent with the program mandate using the CLB to inform planning.
• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead student-centred English classes for a diverse clientele of adult learners.
• Planning learning objectives and lesson plans based on students’ needs and level.
• Responsible for planning and delivering practical, engaging English lessons.
• Creating a welcoming and encouraging class environment.
• Assessing and evaluating student progress.
• Maintaining attendance records and other administrative duties as required.
• Working with the business manager to plan and develop lesson content for special projects.
• Providing substitute teacher relief for Engage instructors as availability permits.

Skills

ESL Instruction

Curriculum Development

IELTS Preparation

CELPIP Preparation

Lesson Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

TESL Canada Recognized Certificate

Tools

Educational Technology

Community Resources

Job description

• Lead student-centred English classes for a diverse clientele of adult learners.
• Planning learning objectives and lesson plans based on students’ needs and level.
• Responsible for planning and delivering practical, engaging English lessons.
• Creating a welcoming and encouraging class environment.
• Assessing and evaluating student progress.
• Maintaining attendance records and other administrative duties as required.
• Working with the business manager to plan and develop lesson content for special projects.
• Providing substitute teacher relief for Engage instructors as availability permits.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of language programming issues for adults;
• Working knowledge of Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Bachelor’s Degree and TESL Canada recognized certificate or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• At least 2 years' experience in ESL instruction within language schools, settlement, and/or community based English programs;
• Developing curriculum materials and instructing ESL to adults;
• Experience in working with individuals from a diverse background;
• Experience teaching for IELTS and/or CELPIP preparation and/or experience teaching lower levels.
• Deliver student-centered lessons consistent with the program mandate using the CLB to inform planning
• Use current and appropriate technology and tools to support students’ language learning and/or real-life skills
• Facilitate English language learner involvement in the community by incorporating local community resources and materials in lessons, and by creating assignments that encourage learners to interact in real-world situations
• Sensitive to and understanding of the needs of adult language learners and refer students to appropriate resources in response to students' needs
• Maintain and provide statistics on participant progress in the format prescribed department procedures
• Highly organized, tactful, patient and flexible with excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Cultural sensitivity
• Criminal Record Check is required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ESL instruction for adult learners, utilizing Canadian Language Benchmarks to develop engaging curriculum and lesson plans. Proficient in assessing student progress and fostering a supportive learning environment while incorporating community resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ESL Instruction
• Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Curriculum Development
• Student Assessment
• Cultural Sensitivity

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Language Programming
• Curriculum Materials Development
• IELTS Preparation
• CELPIP Preparation
• Lesson Planning

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Patience
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• TESL Canada Recognized Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Adult Language Learners
• Diverse Backgrounds
• Community-Based English Programs
• Student-Centered Learning
• Attendance Records

Tools & Technologies

• Educational Technology
• Community Resources