• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  
• Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL/EAL) from a TESL Canada recognized institution (minimum 120 hours of classroom instruction and a 20-hour practicum)
  
• Extensive ESL teaching experience in Canada
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use conflict resolution techniques to facilitate positive outcomes
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills
  
• Strong presentation skills
  
• Ability to teach on campus and remotely
  
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Ability to work independently as well as in small to large group settings
  
• Knowledge of lesson planning
  
• Knowledge of effective ESL teaching practices
  
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

• Experience developing curriculum and instructing at a post-secondary level
  
• Certificate in Teaching for Learning or Adult Education
  
• Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA)
  
• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver blended (synchronous and asynchronous) instruction
  
• Experience teaching newcomer youth (18-30 years old) and/or occupation-specific language courses (such as internationally educated health professionals, IT professionals or teachers)
  
• Experience preparing learners for post-secondary study and/or the Canadian workplace
  
• Experience developing and instructing distance delivered courses including on-line

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
  
• This position may be required to work throughout the academic year including the summer months
  
• Instructors are required to complete the Teaching for Learning (TFL) in Applied Education program or have previously completed the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)
  
• May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses