Job Order Detail

Description

The ELT Facilitator position is an out-of-scope position responsible for facilitating listening and speaking activities that will support newcomers as they practice and enrich their English language skills, in a welcoming and comfortable group environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate conversation and assist learners to gain more confidence in general communications including, but not limited to: settlement, living in Canada, interacting with others, employment, Canadian History, Government, banking, healthcare, housing, volunteerism, and family
- Ensure that all conversation is relevant to the learners situation, and that the experience of the learner is respected and valued
- Recognize that participants may have experienced trauma in the past and be willing to offer support and/or resources as needed
- Engage learners in learning activities designed to strengthen ties to work and/or career development
- Ensure that learners actively participate by choosing what they want to know and learn
- Focus conversation and learning into five key areas: confidence building, improvement of pronunciation and emphasis, vocabulary Builders, life skills, and cross-cultural competency
- Manage the learning environment so it is welcoming and comfortable for all learners
- Facilitate learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs and contributions of a culturally diverse community
- Identify resources and equipment appropriate to support learner development

EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Education, English, or Adult Education degree
- Completion of CERTESL certificate or equivalent is considered an asset

EXPERIENCE
- ESL teaching and/or knowledge of different cultures or overseas experience will be considered assets
- Training or experience in adult education is considered an asset
- Work/Volunteer experience in group facilitation also an asset

FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, go to www.carltontrailcollege.com/work-for-us.