Job Title: FSL Instructor
Job Type: Part-Time/Full Time
No. of hours per week: 20/40 hours
Working Model: Onsite
Number of openings: 2
Job Summary:
This position is classified as an Independent Contractor. FSL Instructor is not an employee of the institution and will operate independently while meeting agreed-upon performance standards and educational policies aligned with PTIRU. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes, benefits, equipment, and work arrangements, and will not be entitled to employee benefits. The role collaborates closely with the Admissions and Academic teams but does not hold decision-making authority within the organization.
We are a successful career college located in the center of Downtown Vancouver, with 3 campuses and thousands of students coming from all over the World.
Job responsibilities:
- Create a teaching-learning environment for the FSL Program.
- Develop and deliver an effective learning experience using pre-authorized or the College's available course resources.
- Incorporate various teaching/learning methods to meet course objectives
- Manage lesson planning, assignments, class, and overall course assessment while ensuring students are aware of course objectives and the College’s expectations.
- Motivate and guide class discussions, encouraging debate and feedback from students.
- Challenge ideas, fostering students' skills and knowledge in critical and rational thinking.
- Motivate students through tutoring and academic counselling, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
- Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.).
- Create and develop teaching materials, including audio-visual and web-related materials, where appropriate.
- Plan, prepare, administer, and grade papers, tests, exams, and other assessments to monitor and evaluate students’ progress.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in FSL, Applied Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
- A post-secondary degree in language instruction, or A certificate or diploma in language instruction and two years of full time work experience teaching
a language, or 10 years of full time work experience teaching a language, or A certificate or diploma in language instruction and a post-secondary degree.
- A degree in Education or a degree with experience in teaching French as a Second Language is required.
- Knowledge of TEF Canada or TCF Canada
- Previous experience teaching French as a Second Language to diverse learner populations, preferably in a college or university setting.
- Proficiency in instructional technology and online learning platforms for blended or fully online instruction.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diversity and promotes student success.
- Comprehensive skills in common workplace software, including online teaching techniques like Zoom and Slack.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary research team.
