Canadian
The following postings are provided as a service to TESL Canada members.
Listing here does not imply the endorsement of the TESL Canada Federation.
To post a position here please email: info@tesl.ca. If the qualifications meet at least TESL Canada's minimum requirements - the position will be posted for free for a maximum of three months. Postings may not exceed 250 words in length. TESL Canada reserves the right to edit submitted postings for clarity and brevity. All postings should include the teacher qualifications required as well as an end date for the posting.
February 3, 2012
TESL Canada Professional Certification
CALL FOR PROPOSALS TESL Canada is issuing a call for proposals to create additional required rubric for Standards Two and Three.Purpose of TESL Canada Standards To promote excellence in the teaching and learning of English as a Second Language across Canada bypromoting professional certification standards that are recognized in all provinces.
Benefits The TESL Canada National Professional Certification Standards benefit educators by helping ensure that:
• TESL training and ESL teaching experience are recognized as main professional measures ofCanadian ESL educators
• teaching credentials are recognized not only from province to province, but by virtue of theirnational status, from country to country.
• credentials are recognized by international students when they compare faculty at post-secondaryschools and language institutes across Canada before their arrival in Canada. As a result, programswhichhire qualified professionals will attract more students.
• qualifications are valued appropriately by government and non-government funders wheneducators request financial support for awards, scholarships, and projects.
Developed through participation and feedback across the ESL field, these standards address theprofessional context of Canadian ESL educators. TESL Canada recognizes that Canadian ESL deliveryvaries widely in structure and specifics and looks forward to the continuing development of these standards through feedback and the appeal process.
TESL Canada national standards will provide a national focus on standards for all ESL educators and encourage high levels of participation in an accreditation system that recognizes and values the diversity of approach to ESL instruction in its many settings. Since their implementation in May 2002, the TESL Canada National Professional Certification Standards have continued to be the authoritative base for evaluation and comparison of ESL teacher training programs and practices in Canada.
The TESL Canada National Professional Certification Standards represent a teacher-driven initiative to create basic, minimum national teacher training standards (Standard 1) and indicators for more advanced standards (Standards 2 and 3).
Some provincial TESL associations have also established professional accreditation systems. The TESL Canada professional certificate does not replace provincial professional certificates where they exist. Professionals can choose to hold both TESL Canada certification and provincial organization accreditation.
The Proposal The TESL Canada Standards Committee has identified a need to create additional parameters to be incorporated into Standards Two and Three. The requirements for Professional Standard One are clear and well defined, allowing training institutions to create Standard One level programs that coverall the areas set out in the standards. The requirements for Standard Two and Three are less descriptive. Standard Two requires the completing of 250 hours of coursework and methodology, but does not state specifically what types of additional contentare required. Likewise, Standard Three states that a program must be at the Master’s level, but does not provide specification for additional required content and/or amount of additional TESL content.
This proposal should address these gaps and set the requirements for Standards Two and Three. The process should involve the consultant creating a feedback mechanism to issue to the currently recognized programs with a deadline of May 31st, 2012 to submit. The standards would then be proposed and brought to the Standards Committee for review by July 31st, 2012.
This proposal should address the consultant’s strategy for soliciting feedback, the feedback form, the development of the standards, and the proposed timeline. The number of hours required to complete this work at an hourly rate as well as any incidental costs should be outlined in the proposal to create a complete budget.
Again, this call is to review only Standards Two and Three with a goal of further defining the rubric that is required for the extra 150 hours of the Standard Two programs as well as the hours and content that will be required for a master’s level program at Standard Three and indications of the parameters for flexibilities that can reasonably be anticipated within the Master’s/PhD.category.
Deadline and SubmissionThe proposals should be received by March 15th, 2012. Any questions should be forwarded to admin@tesl.ca prior to March 1st, 2012. If you would like to receive a copy of any questions and responses, please submit a request by March 1st, 2012.
Two copies of the proposal are required. One mail hard copy and one electronic copy (CD inserted in mail package or by email). Proposals received after March 15th, 2012will not be considered.
Hard copies should be mailed to:
TESL Canada Federation
Re: Call for Proposal
104 – 8557 Government Street
Burnaby, BC V3N 4S9
January 26, 2012
January 9, 2012
Academic Director – Required for Leading ESL School, Vancouver
Overview: Our client, a leading International ESL school provider with multiple campuses worldwide, requires an experienced Academic Director to lead and grow its academic team and programs at their Vancouver Campus. This demanding position requires an experienced, confident manager who will successfully lead the team of teachers and manage the student body, adhere to the program and polices as well as implement change and development initiatives smoothly and effectively. Of greatest importance will be ensuring student satisfaction and progress while simultaneously maintaining efficient and effective use of staff and resources. Also important will be hiring, training, supervising and managing all the academic staff while adhering to budgetary and organizational constraints.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Compensation: $60k-plus - based on qualifications
Qualifications Required:
- BA and CELTA / TESL Canada certification
- 5 years senior administrative experience in a major ESL School
- Experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults in a mixed language environment
- Eligible to work legally in Canada
- Efficient with MS Office Suite applications
- Preferred: Masters + DELTA + experience managing in a unionized environment
- Experience in Canada essential and international experience, an asset
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Who we are: It's Academic Educational Staffing is a Canadian organization that specializes in helping talented and qualified teachers and administrators find great jobs at the best schools in Canada and overseas. Visit our web site for more info or to join our community at www.itsacademic.ca
December 5, 2011
Part-time seasonal ESL Instructors for day classes, Downtown Vancouver
GEOS Language Academy – Vancouver is looking for ESL Instructors for 2012.
Candidates must have/be:
§ An undergraduate degree plus a TESL Canada recognized teacher training certificate.
§ Experience teaching international adult students in a private language school in Canada preferred
§ Communicative approach to language teaching and learning
§ Excellent ability in teaching all English skills, has a passion for teaching
§ A strong team player but also able to work independently
§ Friendly, patient, flexible
**For applicants with other certifications not listed, please verify your certification with the approved accredited Canadian programs list and the “Guidelines for Interpreting Equivalency” on the Languages Canada website. Please note that Oxford Seminars and United TESOL do not have accredited training programs and their certification would not allow you to teach in accredited language schools in Canada.
How to apply:
§ Send your application to the email below with the subject heading “ESL Instructor Available”
§ In the body of your email, indicate your possible start date, your availability to teach, and your availability to come in for an interview
§ Attach copies of your cover letter, your resume, your university degree, and your TESL certificate
Charlene MacIntyre (Ms.), Academic Coordinator
GEOS Language Academy - Vancouver
1199 W. Pender St., Suite 298
Vancouver, BC Canada V6G 1R8
Tel: (604) 684-6407 Fax: (604) 684-5667
Email: academics@geosvancouver.com
Web: www.geosvancouver.com
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December 5, 2011
Part-time and seasonal ESL Instructors for day classes, downtown Toronto
GEOS Language Academy - Toronto is looking for qualified teachers for their day classes.
Candidates must have/be:
§ An undergraduate degree plus TESL Canada, Cambridge Univ. CELTA/DELTA, or Trinity College CertTESOL/ DipTESOL certification
§ Experience teaching international adult students in a private language school in Canada preferred
§ Communicative approach to language teaching and learning
§ Excellent ability in teaching all English skills, has a passion for teaching
§ A strong team player but also able to work independently
§ Friendly, patient, flexible
**For applicants with other certifications not listed, please verify your certification with the approved accredited Canadian programs list and the “Guidelines for Interpreting Equivalency” on the Languages Canada website. Please note that Oxford Seminars and United TESOL do not have accredited training programs and their certification would not allow you to teach in accredited language schools in Canada.
How to apply:
§ Send your application to the email below with the subject heading “ESL Instructor Available”
§ In the body of your email, indicate your possible start date, your availability to teach, and your availability to come for an interview
§ Attach copies of your cover letter, your resume, your BA diploma, and of your TESL certificate
Meighan Sutherland, Director of Studies
GEOS Language Academy- Toronto
59 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON M5C 1K6
Tel: (416) 599-2120
Fax: (416) 599-2214
Email: academics@geostoronto.com
Web: www.geostoronto.com
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GEOS... Opening a World of Opportunities for Over 20 Years
December 5, 2011
ESL Instructors for day classes, Downtown Calgary
GEOS Language Academy – Calgary is looking for supply ESL Instructors
Candidates must have/be:
§ An undergraduate degree plus a minimum of TESL Canada Level One Professional certification or the equivalent**
§ Experience teaching international adult students in a private language school in Canada preferred
§ Communicative approach to language teaching and learning
§ Excellent ability in teaching all English skills, and a passion for teaching
§ A strong team player but also able to work independently
§ Friendly, patient, flexible
**Please verify your certification with the approved accredited Canadian programs list and the “Guidelines for Interpreting Equivalency” on the Languages Canada website. Please note that Oxford Seminars and United TESOL do not have accredited training programs and their certification would not allow you to teach in accredited language schools in Canada.
How to apply:
§ Send your application to the email below with the subject heading “ESL Instructor Available”
§ In the body of your email, indicate your possible start date, your availability to teach, and your availability to come for an interview
§ Attach copies of your cover letter, your resume, your BA diploma, your TESL certificate, and your TESL Canada certificate
Please apply to: Perry Vitalis (Mr.), Head Teacher
GEOS Language Academy - Calgary
Suite 260, 717 – 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB Canada T2P 0Z3
Tel: (403) 266-5152 Fax: (403) 266-7393
Email: academics@geoscalgary.com
Web: www.geoscalgary.com
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Telephone: 604-298-0312 / Fax: 604-298-0372
