Volunteer Language Skills Program Instructor, Windsor

Position

• Volunteer
• Language
• Skills
• Program
• Instructor
• Location: 300
• Ouellette
• Street,
• Windsor
• On
• As part of being a volunteer: Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
• Core
• Responsibilities:
• Follow YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures
• Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily volunteering
• Provide language instruction for up to 20 newcomers either in-person, online, or in a blended format following curriculum outline (Language classes have continuous intake)
• Ensure that the materials used are appropriate for the level of the students
• Focus on language learning by providing skills that will orientate the student to everyday living in Canada, and in Windsor, particularly, using the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Prepare lesson plans that reflect a progression in language learning as well as a review procedure following PBLA guidelines as units of study in line with the Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Plan and organize in and out-of-class activities for students to enhance their language capacity and help to orientate them to the life of the community
• Maintain students’ attendance records
• Submit a monthly report indicating the content and activities of the class
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Keep informed about issues and regulations which affect the lives of the students
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities as they arise such as the annual TESL Conference
• Prepare written reports; participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree
• A Canadian teaching certificate of authorization issued by a provincial institution, or a provincial ministry is an asset
• Must have a valid TESL Ontario/OCELT Certificate in good standing. (Non TESL Instructors will be required to have TESL/OCELT certification within 2 years of hiring.)
• Must have CLB Bootcamp - https://www.language.ca/workshopstraining/clb-bootcamp/
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, internet, Learning Management systems; knowledge of Avenue.ca is preferred
• Must be proficient in using online conferencing platforms: TEAMS/Google Meet/Big Blue Button
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certification preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to be very diplomatic when dealing with clients
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
• Legally entitled to work in Canada