Instructor

MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL OF WINDSOR & ESSEX COUNTY

 JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION:                                         INSTRUCTOR

 

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:          CONTRACT POSITION UNTIL MARCH 31, 2017

 

HOURS OF WORK:                           FULL-TIME

 

           

POSITION SUMMARY:       

 

The Language and Skills Program Instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering class(es) as part of the MCC’s Language and Skills Program for Newcomers to Canada as funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

 

• TESL Ontario certified. Preference will be given to applicants with Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) experience.
• Experience and/or appropriate background in teaching multi-level language classes, and the ability to work on a contract basis according to assignment are also necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Sensitive to the needs of adult language learners, including having awareness of the multicultural community and cross cultural issues.
• Administrative, planning, written/oral communication and computer skills are essential.
• Must possess a valid Vulnerable Sector police clearance, at the time of hire

 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

 

• Prepare and deliver daily instructional materials and assess student’s progress as per the required Canadian Language Benchmark level(s) for the specified Canadian Language Benchmarks covered (Reading/Writing or Listening/Speaking). Note: Some classes may require an online component.
• Ensure that all students participating are eligible and have been referred by the Language Skills Intake Worker.
• Conduct needs assessments for the students in your class to ensure their participation in the thematic planning of the class.
• Submit attendance records on a daily basis to the Intake Worker for entry into the HARTs/iCARE database(s). Work with administration on any problems with attendance.
• Administer Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) into their classrooms according to the implementation outlined by the PBLA Lead during implementation training.
• Administer computer training and/or language related lessons through software or online resources in the Language Skills computer lab during requested scheduled times.
• Submit at the end of each semester/session the proficiency checklists for all students that meet the CLB and PBLA requirements.
• Progress student’s individual benchmarks as required.
• Report on a daily basis, students who have been dropped.
• Assist students with Social Services Attendance reporting as needed and submit in a timely fashion to Language Skills Intake Worker for faxing to Social Assistance.
• Follow the guidelines described in the MCC Policy and Procedures and Language and Skills Program Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies and/or other end of session activities.
• Follow the supply procedure as outlined in the Language and Skills Program Policy and Procedure Manual for any sick or emergency reporting and supply.
• Participate in end of session activities and/or events as required.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.
• Attend all professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

MCC CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. 1. LEADERSHIP

• Seeks to understand support and work toward MCC’s goals and objectives.
• Steps forward to address difficult issues and presents concerns constructively.
• Champions new and innovative approaches
• Develops commitment in others through participative decision making and empowerment.

2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in sector specific committees and promotes MCC vision.
• Develops and nurtures a strong network of contacts by partnering with community agencies, ethno-cultural groups and community committees.

3. CLIENT FOCUSSED

• Demonstrates an understanding of internal and external clients and gives precedence to the needs of clients.
• Requests feedback and input from clients and uses it for continuous improvement.

4. TEAM WORK

• Demonstrates a readiness to assist others.
• Participates actively on teams, contributing ideas and suggestions towards meeting MCC goals.
• Is open to others ideas and supports team decisions.
• Demonstrates awareness and respect for others’ objectives and responsibilities.

5. POSITIVE COMMUNICATION

• Presents information and expresses ideas clearly through the spoken word; influences or persuades others
• Writes clearly and effectively to present ideas and to document activities.

6. MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS

• Attempts to resolve conflicts situations collaboratively and works toward win –win situations.
• Builds support for ideas or changes by developing and presenting logical arguments
• Motivates and generates commitment by tying ideas into the needs and goals of MCC and others.

7. ACCOUNTABILITY

• Acknowledges and assumes of responsibility for actions within the scope of their position with respect to their, program/services, clients, and the organization as a whole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please forward your resume and cover-letter, in PDF format, by email to:
Hiring Committee

RE: Instructor
Email: hr@themcc.com

 

THE MCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION; HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

 

 

TIMELINE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Posting Period: December 16-30, 2016

Deadline to Submit Applications: December 30, 2016 by 11:59pm

In-person Interviews: January 3-13, 2017

Projected Start Date: February 1, 2017