LINC Facilitator (CLB Level 1-4)

Location: Various Douglas College Campuses/Satellite Campuses

Salary Range: $30.91 to $36.22 per hour (Targeted Hiring Range: $30.91-$33.46 per hour). Placement within salary range is based on skills, experience and education.

The Opportunity

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) Facilitators (CLB level 1-4) facilitate level-appropriate, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) aligned English language lessons which increase client understanding of Canadian historical and social conventions, utilizing Portfolio Based Language Assessments (PBLA). Facilitators are also responsible for monitoring student progress, providing feedback, completing progress reports and holding conferences with learners.

Students are adult immigrants and refugees to Canada assessed at Canadian Language Benchmark Level’s 0 to 3 (LINC levels 1 through 4) and approved to attend IRCC funded LINC classes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using the CLB document, provide skill-building language and settlement lessons to adult immigrant and newcomer refugees to facilitate their social, cultural, economic and political integration into Canadian society;
• Conduct ongoing and monthly needs assessments with students to determine themes, topics and outcomes in lesson planning;
• Develop daily lesson plans and module plans to achieve CLB objectives;
• Prepare lesson materials and deliver CLB aligned, task-based lessons consistent with the LINC program and monthly teaching goals;
• Prepare and integrate appropriate tasks and Portfolio Based Learning Assessments (PBLA) into curriculum;
• Monitor student progress and perform ongoing assessments based on PBLA;
• Help to maintain student portfolios according to PBLA standards;
• Incorporate reflective practices and provide ongoing, informal feedback to learners;
• Complete an annual self-assessment using the PBLA Practice Review framework and identify and complete an action plan;
• Organize field trips, arrange for guest speakers and help to plan other socio-cultural activities in the community;
• Maintain up-to-date class records and submit any required reports or documents accurately and in a timely fashion;
• Collaborate with other LINC Facilitators to share resources, contribute to program curricula and plan joint activities;
• Keep abreast of current ESL and online teaching techniques and LINC program developments by participating in internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Communicate with program administration about student and/or class issues; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) qualifications which are recognized on the TESL Canada website (required);
• 2 years’ experience teaching English as a Second Language to adults (preferred);
• Completion of the Canadian Language Benchmarks Bootcamp training;
• Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA) experience and/or training;
• Ability to remain current in CLB competencies and related resources;
• Ability to communicate fluently and accurately in both spoken and written English;
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; sensitivity and understanding to the needs of newcomers to Canada;
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with clients, staff and the general public who may come from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; and
• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

Please note that we are hiring for multiple part-time contract positions. Classes are typically Mondays-Fridays and will consist of morning, afternoon and/or evening classes. Classes will be delivered in-person at both the Surrey and Coquitlam sites, along with a small number of online classes.

Equity Statement: Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity.

This posting will remain open until filled and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site.