
Academics, Substitute ESL Teacher
EF (Education First)
Job description
EF International Language Schools (Canada) Ltd . is looking for certified ESL teachers with the ability to teach a wide range of levels on an on-call or short-term assignment basis. Classes may include EF General English, Special Interests (e.g. business English and exam preparation), Canadian culture workshops, and University Preparation.
All lessons are scheduled in-person at our downtown Vancouver Campus (750 Cambie St. Vancouver, BC), Mondays to Fridays , between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM . There are no gauranteed hours for this role. Substitute teachers should have some weekly availability and flexibility to jump into classes on short notice.
Utilize EF’s cutting-edge, in-house curriculum to deliver student-centred , communicative language classes. C urriculum , resources , training and ongoing professional development are provided. Our supportive Academic Management Team will ensure you have the tools you need to deliver a great student experience every day !
EF Vancouver's teachers are covered under a collective agreement with the BCGEU. This is a great opportunity with growth potential for * new or experienced * ESL teachers looking to join an amazing team in a well-established school.
As a teacher with EF, you will...
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Teach students ofvarying English proficiency (A1-C2) from diverse nationalities ** **
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Utilize EF’s in-house curriculum , technology and **methodology ** ** **
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Deliver student-centred , communicative language classes
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Add your own “sparkle” to the lesson plans to bring them to life and ensure your students are learning as much as they are having fun ** **
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Prepare weekly schemes of work and lesson plans with specificlearning outcomes
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Assess students and provide meaningful feedback onlanguage improvement ** **
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Accurately record student attendance and grades
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Communicate with the Academic Management regarding student academic performance, classroom behaviour, and well-being
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Work with administrative staff to help deliver a 5-star experience to all students!
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Bachelor’s degree in any field* **[required] **
- *Candidates with higher levels of relevant education (e.g. Master's in TESL) will qualify for a higher starting pay rate *
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TESL Canada Level 1 teaching certification (or equivalent TESL qualifications with minimum 20-hour practicum, such as the CELTA) **[required] **
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3+ months of experience teaching ESL in a classroom setting with 16+ students [preferred] Candidates with 2+ years of relevant ESL teaching experience will qualify for a higher starting pay rate.
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Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
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Responsible, approachable and friendly
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Energetic, engaging and passionate about language learning
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Experience with standardized tests such as Cambridge , TOEFL , and IELTS a plus
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Experience teaching English for career development a plus