ELP Instructor, Reading & Writing, Foundations 1, 2 & 3 (Course # 15357) - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Course NameReading & Writing, Foundations 1, 2 & 3Course NumberCourse #15357Start DateJanuary 9, 2023End DateApril 21, 2023Class TimesTwo afternoons per week (12:30 – 2:20 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays OR 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays)Location of CourseThe University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave., room to be determinedStipend$2,103 - $2,511Course Overview:This course targets the reading strategies of beginning, low-intermediate and high-intermediate students. Practice in word recognition is conducted in this course. Students will apply language learning in other skills to the development of vocabulary through reading and discussion activities. Reading strategies studies including skimming, scanning, predicting, guessing and reading for comprehension. There is a strong focus on vocabulary development and reading for pleasure.Students in the class will be attending through a variety of modes. There will be students attending class in person, with some attending class live through Zoom and others participating in the class at their own convenience.Responsibilities:

• Course Preparation and Outline in accordance with Program requirements
• Lesson / Lecture preparation
• Attendance Management
• Teaching
• Tracking progress of students studying through different modes both in class and through alternate delivery
• Student Contact
• Participation in teacher-student events or activities, staff meetings and graduation ceremony
• Preparation and invigilation of examinations
• Marking and grading
• Maintenance of class Nexus pages
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• TESL or CELTA required
• Minimum of 800 hours experience in the following:
  • Teaching beginning to high-intermediate vocabulary acquisition and reading strategies through short academic-style texts
  • Instructing students to read beginning and intermediate level books and express their ideas in words
  • Teaching short stories, passages and books for the purpose of language learning
  • Instructing a multi-level class
  • Teaching how to write a reading journal

• Ability to design and balance course content through a combination of student interest and key topics
• Ability to introduce and explain meaning and usage of new vocabulary
• Familiarity with different English accents
• Experience teaching a multi-level class with different students’ needs and goals
• Experience teaching English as an additional or foreign language to adults
• Ability to adapt tasks and lessons to meet the diverse goals of the students
• Ability to engage students whether they are in class or through alternate delivery
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of a diverse student body
• Varied teaching experience is considered an asset (in terms of skill, level, demographic, and location)
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with online tools and resources for teaching
• Knowledge of a language additional to English considered an asset

Online Teaching Qualifications:

• Able to accommodate student needs

• Keep students up to date on their progress
• Accessibility - respond in a timely method
• Adaptability – handle the unexpected
• Clearly articulate expectations in assignments and assessments
• Flexible to students’ changing personal situations

• Technological competency

• Well trained in online teaching
• Ability to communicate in a variety of modes

• Comfortable communicating in writing

• Provide timely but well thought out responses

• Understands that facilitated learning as important as traditional learning

• Direct a conversation
• Take an active role in the learning process
• Encourage the creation of a community of learners

• Has participated as a student in an online course

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy was suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Phillips, HR Assistant at sh.phillips@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.Quick Apply

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