English As a Second Language Teacher

English As a Second Language Teacher

Job Description and Requirements

St. Lawrence School is located in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia Canada and seeks an enthusiastic individual to join our team and help support our language learning department. The ideal candidate should be a passionate educator with strong organizational skills and robust knowledge within their subject area. The candidate will be part of a collaborative teaching team where strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to effectively communicate with students parents colleagues and administrators. All faculty and staff at St. Lawrence School share an enthusiasm for making a positive and uplifting impact on our young students.

The successful candidate must hold a British Columbian teaching license hold a valid ELL (IELTS or TEFL) certification and be legally permitted to work in Canada. Fluence in English and Mandarin Chinese are assets as is 5 years experience working in an ELL school setting supporting learners. The candidate must be a positive role model and demonstrate high moral standards for students as fitting for a teacher at an academic-oriented independent school in British Columbia.

The chosen candidate will be expected to develop and teach ELL curriculum to support the academic success for all learners. They will develop and implement support services such as tutoring and volunteer programs aimed at enhancing student learning outcomes.

The position is for single block of teaching during the first school semester which runs from September to the end of January. The chosen candidates availably between Monday and Friday requires flexibility to meet the schools rotating block schedule. The ELL class meets daily for either 55 or 70 minutes.

Vacancy Summary

Location: St. Lawrence School Vancouver BC
Position: Part-time (0.125 FTE) High School (grades 8-12)

Compensation Package:Hourly wage $35-$45
Start Date: Immediately

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Committed to educational excellence.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with internal and external community members.
• Understanding of other cultures and the ability to communicate in cross-cultural environments.
• Ability to be tactful demonstrate excellent judgment and work as a positive and collaborative team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students teachers parents staff and community members.
• Ability to identify and assist students with emotional and other health concerns.
• Enthusiastic energetic a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Well-organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A willingness to follow the schools policies and procedures.
• Enjoy leadership in extra-curricular student-based activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel) and other educational technology.

• Cover letter and resume listing special certificates licenses honours and awards.
• Relevant special interests or activities for which afterschool club leadership could be considered.

As a condition of employment applicants must provide and maintain a clear criminal record check including a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report.

St. Lawrence School firmly believes that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong. SLS is committed to fostering an inclusive accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in an interview please inform the Principal of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

For more information please contact Brad Helgason by email: