Job Title Math Instructor Job Description The Math Teacher will instruct a non-credit senior high math equivalency course for international students enrolled in the Year One Foundation Program (‘Program’) located at the University of Alberta. Key job responsibilities Reporting to the Program Director of the Year One Foundation Program, you will have responsibility for: Developing, delivering and maintaining course content, learning materials, and assessments for a face-to-face Math 30-1 equivalency course Delivering course content in a student-centred, outcomes-based approach Addressing individual student needs and concerns both in and outside the classroom as appropriate to educational and institutional guidelines Marking assessments promptly and providing comprehensive feedback Applying culturally competent classroom management strategies to maintain an effective in-person learning environment Working with the Kaplan Student Success team to monitor and support students’ wellbeing and academic performance Assist the Program Director in delivering excellent student outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Related bachelor’s degree is required Related instructional experience teaching at secondary or post-secondary levels A passion for teaching and mentoring Experience teaching diverse students and sensitive to the needs of international students Proficient in the use of learning technologies Excellent classroom management and instructional skills Familiarity with Alberta senior high math curriculum is required; Alberta Teaching Certificate is an asset Maintaining respectful and professional relationships with students and colleagues Must be authorized to work in Canada Once hired, must Be aware of who is the designated safeguarding Lead for Kaplan Languages Be aware of how to identify safeguarding concerns and how to appropriately respond to these Complete, in a timely fashion, any safeguarding training assigned to you Report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the school As a member of the school team, be responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and welfare in conjunction with the wider school and company management teams Must pass a criminal background check Location and start date You will be based on site with the Program, situated on the North Campus of the University of Alberta in Edmonton. The candidate will be available to start at the end of August and will have daytime availability Monday to Friday Physical Requirements Sitting Standing Walking Climbing Lifting up to 50+ pounds Pulling Pushing Carrying Grasping Reaching Bending Visual Acuity Color Determination Speaking Listening About the Year One Foundation Program – University of Alberta The University of Alberta’s Year One Foundation Program is a brand new joint educational partnership between Kaplan International Pathways Canada and the University of Alberta commencing in 2025. The University of Alberta is a Top 100 ranking world university and is situated in Edmonton, Alberta. The Year One Foundation Program offers international students who do not meet direct entry requirements, an opportunity to gain admission to the University after successfully completing the 3-term (1-academic year) Year One Foundation Location Edmonton, AB, CAN Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area HE Teachers Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly. Kaplan International, the international division of Kaplan Inc., encompasses a range of businesses: a dynamic English-language training provider with 40-plus schools across the globe, a range of Pathways programmes which help international students progress onto degree programs at top-ranked university partners in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, a leading higher education institution in Singapore where more than 18,000 domestic and international students study towards diplomas and degrees and a professional and vocational training operation in Australia and Asia Pacific. Application Process We have recently launched our new Workday recruitment system. Just a few tips before you start your application: Step 1: Create an Account - You only need to create this once, the first time you apply through our new system. Any subsequent applications you make can be done through your account. Step 2: Upload a CV/resume or use your Linkedin profile - Unless your Linkedin profile is very comprehensive, we would prefer a CV/resume Step 3: Checking the data - When you upload a CV/resume or apply through Linkedin our system will extract the data and populate our form. Although this function is clever, it doesn’t always get the data into the right boxes so you will need to look through and edit as needed. Step 4: Contact details - Include your contact details so we can get in touch with you Step 5: Application questions – These are just some extra details we need from you. We do require a cover letter so you may want to prepare one before starting your application. It is not possible to return to a half completed application. Your data must be submitted in one session. Step 6: Review and submit - make sure all your information is correct and then Submit and you’re finished. If you get really stuck, drop us an email to careers@kaplan.com and we’ll do our best to help! 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