Company Overview:

Professional Linguistic Upper Studies (PLUS) operates English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs across the world. Our junior summer programs allow students the opportunity to take English classes and explore the surrounding regions while staying at North American colleges and universities.
 

Position Overview:

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Instructors deliver EFL lessons to international high school students based on the curriculum provided. Lessons focus on listening and speaking skills. EFL Instructors report directly to the Centre Manager.

Schedule:

The employment period is during Summer 2020; dates may be flexible based on instructor flexibility. Most students are with the PLUS program for two-week sessions; PLUS runs overlapping sessions during the month of July. Peak enrollment is usually the last two weeks of July.

Students receive 30 hours of instruction over the course of 8 classes. Classes are Monday-Saturday, on average 5-6 times a week with Saturdays required. Classes are held 8:30am to 12:15pm.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver well-prepared English as a Foreign Language lessons to diverse classrooms of international high school students in a professional and engaging manner
• Review the curriculum provided by PLUS to adequately prepare for each lesson; instructors should be prepared to supplement the curriculum with their own materials, as appropriate.
• Assess whether students have been placed in the correct level of instruction
• Orally assess students’ proficiency levels, as directed by the Centre Manager
• Practice appropriate classroom management techniques to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for all students
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager and PLUS Head Office regarding instructional methods and the PLUS curriculum
• Attend training session and any additional meetings organized by the Centre Manager and/or PLUS Head Office
• Maintain frequent and professional communication with the Centre Manager
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Authorization to work in Canada required
• Must be 18 years or older
• University degree required (at the time of start date); TESOL certificate and/or Master’s degree preferred
• Prior EFL/ESL teaching experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with multicultural and multilingual classrooms strongly preferred
• Command of Google Drive (including Google Sheets and Google Slides) and the Microsoft suite of products (including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) strongly preferred

Successful candidates will be self-motivated, organized, professional, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 

Physical Demands:

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

If yes, how many pounds? 25 lbs.

Do the essential functions of this job require standing? Yes

Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? Yes

Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? Yes

Do the essential functions of this job require bending? Yes

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