EFL Instructor Summer

Summer English Teacher - MLA Canada at Toronto Metropolitan University

MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe educational and cultural holidays to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as aSecondLanguage (ESL) programs. Along with our proprietary task-based ESL curriculum we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the globe.

MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children youngpeopleand vulnerable adults. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal program. The primary concernat all timesis the interests and safety of each student and the organization takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harmdiscriminationor degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.

MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to- face interviews record checks of references and background checks in line with the countrys regulations to ensure they are able to work with young people provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according toour Safeguarding Policy .

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position : Part-TimeEnglishSummerInstructor

Responsible for : Englishlessons according to MLATASKTimecurriculum

Reports to : Director of Studies

Duration : Late June through mid-August

Location : MLA Toronto Metropolitan University

350 Victoria Street

Toronto ON

M5B 2K3 Canada

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Must have right to work in Canadaand the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check isrequired; the completion of a satisfactory child abuse clearance may also berequired

Proven suitability to work with students under 18 : at least 2 references

Maintain organization of classesandstudents

Utilize and supplement the program curriculum tofacilitatetask / project-based learning

Effectively use company software for student attendance and lesson tracking

Be pleasant polite and cooperative with fellow employees vendors and guests

Desirable

ESLSummer School Teachingexperience inthe Canada

First Aid Qualification

Person Specification

Ability to develop positive relationships with students earning their trust whilstmaintainingproper professional boundaries

Excellent communication skills (verbal written and interpersonal)

Self-motivated and passionate about teaching

Ability tomaintainorganization of classes students and curriculum

Ability to use and supplement program curriculum tofacilitateexcursion-based learning

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to be pleasant polite and cooperative with fellow employeesgroupleaders serviceprovidersand guests

Represent MLA values and model those values to colleagues and students

SCHEDULE

Session 1 : 1stof July 14thof July

Session 2 : 17thof July 30thof July

The MLA instructor is a part-time seasonal position (early July through early August) with MLA Move Language Ahead. Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Studies instructors deliver one of five levels of the MLAESLcurriculum to international high school students attending a two-week or three-week cultural immersion program.

Instructors use MLA-published curriculum and student eBooks (TASKtime) with accompanying lesson plans provided. They may also supplement the curriculum with materials related to the topic program location or general Canadian culture.

Class Schedule :

Morning lessons : 9 : 00 a.m. to 12 : 15 p.m.

Afternoon lessons : 1 : 30 p.m. to 4 : 45 p.m.

Classes are taught Monday through Saturday in 90-minute sectionstotaling30 paid instruction hours in a traditional two-week program. Each lesson includes one unpaid 15-minute break.

Instructorsare not required toparticipatein excursions outside their assigned duties and must be available to teach both morning and afternoon lessons. Calendars are structured to allow instructors to teach more than one session if desired provided sessions do not overlap. If you have no preference or open availability we will work with you to maximize your session assignments. Instructors may teach up to three (3) sessions.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Teaching and Learning

Prepare and adapt pre-made lesson plans to suit class composition.

Deliver well-preparedESLlessons at a range of levels asindicatedby the DoS.

Inspire and motivate students to improve learning skills through task-based / project-based learning.

Differentiate and scaffold lessons to cater to mixed-ability classes.

Provide a variety of teaching activities that address diverse student learning needs.

Integrate extra-curricular activities and the Canadian Experience into lessons asrequired.

Support the completion of tasks in the providedTASKtimebook to help students achieve their goals.

Be prepared to cover classes when necessary.

Assistwith speaking-level testing ifrequired.

Ensure classrooms are secure tidy and any borrowed equipment is returned.

Attend and actively contribute to weekly CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions.

Administrative Duties

Complete attendance registers promptly and report absences to the DoS.

Mark and record student progressin accordance withinduction guidelines and the teachers handbook.

Maintain up-to-date records of lesson plans covered work and other teaching-related documentation.

Prepare professional typo-free student reports within agreed deadlines.

Liaise with the DoS to ensure the accuracy of student data.

Assistin the collection and analysis of student feedback.

Input daily attendance progress assessments and end-of-course reports into the online classroom management system MLATeacherZone.

Program Setup

Attend all required training and orientation meetings before the session starts.

ReviewESLcurriculum lesson plans andaccompanyingmaterials before the program begins.

Participate in student orientation introducing them to campus facilities such as classrooms computer labs and the library.

Deliver lessons to class sizesof16 students.

Supplyadditionalmaterials to supplement the curriculum where necessary.

Participate in andassistwith the session graduation ceremony.

Equipment and Facilities

Take responsibility formaintainingteaching resources and ensuring premises are neat.

Report any classroom or resource damage promptly.

Safeguarding and Welfare

Ensure the safety and welfare of students and be vigilant for potential welfare issues.

Report any concerns about students safety well-being or academic performance to the DoSimmediately.

Be aware of andcomply withrelevant fire health and safety regulations in the classroom and around thecenter.

Promote the welfare of students and adhere totheour Safeguarding Policy .

Training and Professional Development

Complete all required training courses during the MLA onboarding process.

Attend in-centre induction sessions and activelyparticipatein discussions and feedback.

Adhere to the guidelines outlined in the teachers handbook and policies provided during recruitment.

Set personal developmental goals to work on during the program.

Participate in CPD sessions and seek feedback through observations and appraisals.

Provide guidance to peers when requested and seek support for professional development when needed.

COMPENSATION

The starting rate of pay for this position is CAD 25.00 / hour and will be paid on a bi-weekly basis

Built into this hourly rate is the outside the classroom preparation that isrequiredfor these sessions.

Instructors will be paid as follows :

30 hours for the completion of 30 instruction hours during each two-week session

Mandatory training will be paid

This position does not provide housing

Returning teachers will receive a bonus of CAD 1 / hour for every previous year taught with MLA.

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programs

Provide courses that will support and enable the students to realize their potential and achieve their academic targets

Be dressed in a presentable professional way

Start on time if this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possible

Develop a good rapport with the students andgroupleaders and avoid absences as much as possible

Follow the code of conduct specifically detailed in your Handbook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting No

Do the essential functions of this job require standingYes

Do the essential functions of this job require walkingup stairsYes

Do the essential functions of this job require stretching No

Do the essential functions of this job require bending No

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age racecolor religion national origin sex sexual orientation handicap / disability Vietnam-era / disabled veteran status gender identity or expression or any other non-job-related criteria.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1