Crofton House School Looking for Program Coordinator, ESL at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Program Coordinator, ESL+, Senior School

Full-time Continuing

2024 2025

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centered education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school- including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

The English+ Program, which serves approximately 40 students, has been developed to support experienced multilingual students as they work towards mastery of the academic language teachers use for lessons, assessments, and assignments. Because academic language mastery is a challenging process, the English+ program supports students through all five years of high-school, in-timetable and outside of timetable.

Our English Plus students will concurrently take a mainstream English 8 class as well as a full year English+ tutorial class. During the English+ tutorial block, students study additional literature and engage in the development of grammar and writing skills used for effective writing in academic and creative domains. As students progress to Grade 10-12, they will begin to receive less support in the form of semestered or flexible support arrangements.

Furthermore, the English Plus coordinator will work closely with our team of teachers and fellow coordinators in integrating a culturally responsive approach within pedagogical practices and the classroom community. They will also work in partnership with teachers to support students in developing English for Academic Purposes through a high-immersion setting.

Crofton House School is committed to a partnership with Women Leaders of Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization focused on education in Afghanistan. As part of this commitment, the school enrolls students from Afghanistan to complete the last few years of their HIgh School education. The English+ Coordinator plays a vital role in the support of our Afghanistan students through to graduation including where necessary preparation for English Proficiency qualifications required by Higher Education Institutions.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Academic Leadership and Teaching

• Manage and lead the English+ program, establishing annual goals for the program with an accompanying budget, and carrying out an annual evaluation of goal implementation for the Assistant Director, Teaching & Learning
• Teach English+ tutorial classes, including Grade 8 and 9 full year and a Grade 10 semester courses
• Teach one section of English Language Arts 8 to the English + students
• Be available for support for students in Grades 11 to 12 in the English+ program for drop-in support after school
• Work closely with the English Department to co-plan the English Language Arts course for Grade 8
• Support, in collaboration with the Director,Senior School, the English language assessment and placement of candidates identified through the CHS’ partnership with Women Leaders of Tomorrow
• Provide personalized and weekly support (in-timetable and out of timetable) for Afghan students through to matriculation
• Deliver language assessments and interpret their alignment with the BC Ministry of Education’s ELL Standards to ensure appropriate support for language learners and identify thosewho may have complex learning profiles and need additional support beyond the English+ program
• Work closely with the Assistant Director, Teaching and Learning to ensure equitable learning opportunities for ELLs across the school
• Collaborate with Coordinators and classroom teachers to support the unique learning needs of English+ students and staff’s ability to provide of differentiated instruction for them.
• Attend and present at Senior School meetings, including providing professional development sessions for staff about culturally responsive pedagogies used to meet the diverse learning needs of ELLs
• Remain up-to-date on current research about ELL pedagogical strategies, including assistive technologies used to support ELLs to achieve the academic language fluency needed for high school and beyond.
• Create, implement, and review individual Language Learning Plans (LLP) for English+ students in grades 8-12.
• Actively engage with the Admissions department to support the process of recruitment for the English+ programming
• Ongoing review and administration of English Language Assessment in collaboration with the admissions team
• Participate in various School events such as Admissions events and parent information evenings to promote the senior school English+ program as required
• Contribute to inspection and accreditation preparation as required
• If required, teach up to the equivalent of 1 section in an area of expertise

Responsibilities of a CHS Teacher

• Bring a student-centred,trauma-informed, inquiry-based, and collaborative approach to the delivery of the B.C. curriculum
• Support the growth and development of individual learners through the delivery of the Crofton House School Ivy Compass and Advisory program
• Work collaboratively with teachers in the Senior School to plan, develop, and implement an extraordinary learning experience for each individual student
• Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community
• Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program
• Fully engage in the CHS Teacher Professional Growth Plan

Qualifications

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Personal qualities

• Essential : B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria,
• A TESL qualification focused on K-12 schools or international equivalent
• Relevant university qualifications (e.g. Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Arts in English, or equivalent)
• Graduate degree, an asset

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience with content-based language pedagogies to support advanced ELL learners
• Understanding of how to best support the needs of students who are newcomers to Canada
• Understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents
• Awareness of the learning preferences of girls and young women
• Experience with ESL qualifications required by universities for international students
• Experience in an independent school, an asset

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to continued professional development and growth
• Energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular program

Employment And Application Details

Classes begin in September 2024 following teacher orientation in late August 2024.

Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and support for professional, educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Compensation: $63,033-$111,707 depending on experience and education level plus annual stipend of $ $8,554.

Please Include The Following With Your Application

• A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities.If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.
• Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

About Crofton House School

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School’s values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.