English as an Additional Language (EAL) Instructors (Up to 3 Positions) - Experiential Education and English Language Centre
$26.15 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay
This competition will be used to staff the Spring Explore program and Summer EAL customized high school program offerings. The term is from May 24 to June 30 (Explore) and July 31 to August 25 (summer high school groups). There is potential for other EAL customized teaching with other international high school groups in April, May, and June.
Please indicate on your application your availability for Spring and Summer and which program(s) you are interested in.
The UPEI English Language Centre will be offering a number of English as an Additional Language programs over the Spring and Summer of 2023. This includes both the Explore Program for Canadian and International students ages 19+ and several short-term high school programs for visiting international groups. Participants in EAL Customized programs have formal EAL lessons weekday mornings and organized socio-cultural activities during weekday afternoons, and weekends. EAL Instructors are responsible for the planning and delivery of daily EAL lessons, each week. The English Language Centre (ELC) will be hiring up to three EAL instructors on a casual basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructors report directly to the Explore Program Manager and/or the Manager of Customized EAL Programs. They are responsible for:
- EAL instruction – planning and delivery of daily lessons
- Collaborative course design and planning, based on pre-determined weekly themes and ELC guidelines
- Student assessment during the program and summative evaluations of student achievement
- Participation in weekly staff meetings
- Creating a positive learning environment
- Upholding the policies of and regulations of the UPEI English Language Centre
- Other duties as assigned by the above managers
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.Ed. or other degree with equivalent work experience
- EAL teaching experience
- Excellent oral and written proficiency in English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working in cross-cultural settings
- Current criminal record check including working with the vulnerable sector
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- EAL teaching certificate / Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Previous experience with UPEI Explore or EAL Customized Programs is an asset
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
Closes March 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM AST
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