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Minimum qualifications: Bachelor of Education preferably with second language teaching experience OR TESL Canada Level One Certification preferably with experience teaching juniors
The instructor is required to teach English as a Second Language to groups of approximately 15 teenagers (age 13 to 17) from 15 to 20 hours per week
Location: Durham (exact location TBD)
Dates: July 4th to August 28th
Hours:
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 9am-1pm
Teacher commitments
- follow the course provided by Red Leaf, adapting it as needed to accommodate the specific needs of the group.
- be prepared with stimulating and interesting lessons, following the Red Leaf curriculum provided.
- introduce Canadian content as provided, but not limited to, the suggestions given by Red Leaf.
- proportion class time to include all four skills (listening, speaking, reading writing, with an emphasis on oral/aural communication).*
- speak English only with the students and strive to have English only spoken in the classroom.
Other requirements
- attend training provided by Red Leaf
- meet with the Local Coordinator to discuss and prepare for the course.
- attend the Family Orientation Meeting (1 evening in June).
- accompany and be responsible for group on full day excursions if needed
- meet weekly with all members of the team
- give an initial placement evaluation using the placement test to group the students
- prepare and present to each student a short written report and a certificate of completion of studies (on forms provided) before his/her departure.
Interested candidates should include a cover letter addressed to Adriana Salgado in their application. In this letter, please describe why you are interested in the ESL Teacher position, and also outline your most relevant experience.
Job Type: Seasonal
Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Durham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
