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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 a Second Language (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.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare and adapt pre-made lesson plans to suit class composition
Deliver well-prepared ESL lessons at a range of levels, as indicated by 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 as required
Support the completion of tasks in the provided TASKtime book to help students achieve their goals
Be prepared to cover classes when necessary
Assist with speaking-level testing if required
Ensure classrooms are secure, tidy, and any borrowed equipment is returned
Attend and actively contribute to weekly CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions
Complete attendance registers promptly and report absences to the DoS
Mark and record student progress in accordance with induction guidelines and the teacher's 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
Assist in the collection and analysis of student feedback
Input daily attendance, progress assessments, and end-of-course reports into the online classroom management system MLA TeacherZone
Attend all required training and orientation meetings before the session starts
Review ESL curriculum, lesson plans, and accompanying materials 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 sizes of 16 students
Supply additional materials to supplement the curriculum where necessary
Participate in and assist with the session graduation ceremony
Take responsibility for maintaining teaching resources and ensuring premises are neat
Report any classroom or resource damage promptly
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 DoS immediately
Be aware of and comply with relevant fire, health, and safety regulations in the classroom and around the center
Promote the welfare of students and adhere to the our Safeguarding Policy
Complete all required training courses during the MLA onboarding process
Attend in-centre induction sessions and actively participate in discussions and feedback
Adhere to the guidelines outlined in the teacher’s 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
Requirements:
Must have right to work in Canada
Completion of a satisfactory criminal background check
Completion of a satisfactory child abuse clearance may be required
Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references
Maintain organization of classes and students
Utilize and supplement the program curriculum to facilitate task/project-based learning
Effectively use company software for student attendance and lesson tracking
Be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors, and guests
Nice to have:
ESL Summer School Teaching experience in the Canada
First Aid Qualification
Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Self-motivated and passionate about teaching
Ability to maintain organization of classes, students, and curriculum
Ability to use and supplement program curriculum to facilitate excursion-based learning
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, group leaders, service providers and guests
Represent MLA values and model those values to colleagues and students
What we offer:
Returning teachers will receive a bonus of + CAD 1/hour for every previous year taught with MLA