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Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application. Department Student Learning Centre (John Ellis)
Position Type
Part-Time Support
Salary Range
$30.08-$36.13-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Anticipated Start Date
October 16, 2023
Length Of Contract
5 months
Posting Information
Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.
Posting Closing Date
October 6, 2023
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.
Job Description
- Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***
Reporting to the Manager, Student Learning Centre & Libraries, the English as a Second Language (ESL) Coach works directly with individual learners to support second language (English) acquisition and communication skills to reach identified goals. The incumbent practices target language and models correct forms to support the learner in their second language development in their College courses and programs.
Job tasks include working with practice tests and building confidence in speaking through targeted conversation both individually and in small groups. Incumbent identifies weaknesses in the English language and addresses them through activities and suggested self-directed learning.
Duties And Responsibilities
Models target Oral language
- Asks questions about the learners job and encourages the learner to speak about hypothetical occurrences (to practice their conditional forms);
- Delivers practice tests to prepare learner for College courses.
Coaches Written language
- Guides learners as they write explanations or descriptions in a variety of informal and formal work-related situations, coaches them to write texts in which the ideas are developed and presented in a coherent manner;
- Assists with issues with vocabulary, grammar and spelling.
Facilitates Comprehension of second language (listening and reading)
- Practices reading texts and listening to recording to ensure learners can understand most complex details, inferences and fine points of meaning and have a good comprehension of specialized or less familiar material;
- Assists learners to feel comfortable and confident communicating in a second language (English).
Required Qualifications
- Four (4) year degree; in English, Education or equivalent;
- Education degree or TESL certificate;
- Training with the Canada School of Public Service;
- Minimum seven (7) years’ Coaching or ESL experience to help learners operate more effectively in English and/or to help them applicable second language evaluations;
- Computer skills;
- Facilitation skills.
Anticipated Weekly Schedule
Hours will be 12-15 for the Fall and Winter terms. Schedule is flexible based on incumbent’s availability.
- Position is paid at 11
- Vacancy is for P20300
This position is subject to the terms of the Part-time Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/06/2019-21-PT-Supp-Staff-CA_FINAL_EN.pdf
This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
