Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.
Job Title: ESL Instructor
Location: Gander, NL
Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2026 with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance
Closing date: Until filled
Reporting to the ESL Coordinator for Satellite Offices, the ESL Instructor is responsible for providing ESL instruction to clients who qualify for the service with the ANC.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Planning
Prepare courses for delivery to clients according to approved curriculum and teaching methodologies
Prepare and administer client needs assessments that identify individual or group needs for the purposes of planning
Instructional
Instruct clients using a variety of modern teaching strategies, including:
portfolio-based assessment
task-based planning and instruction
individualized instructional planning
differentiation of curriculum
cooperative learning
technology integration
other strategies where required
Assessment
Prepare and administer regular assessments, both formative and summative, according to the established guidelines
Administer and grade assessments using Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test standards
Administration
Prepare and submit progress and summary reports
Maintain and report statistics for quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with the stakeholder agreement
Provide curriculum planning documentation upon request
Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and professional learning
Represent the Association, when required, on committees, boards and working groups
Work with volunteers assigned to a client or the classroom
Complete other tasks related to the position as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Education, TESL/TEFL Designation with a minimum of 1 year experience (relevant equivalencies and education may be considered)
Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) training and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) training considered an asset but not essential
Skilled in supporting new Canadians in a working environment promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity for a diverse client group
Experience in ESL planning, delivery, and assessment
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to address the changing needs of the environment and client group
Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Precise attention to detail in report writing and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience in the use of MS Office suite of programs
Proven utilization of technologies in the classroom for teaching and learning
Conditions of Employment:
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/218
Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.
Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.
