The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is an innovative multi-service non-profit organization providing a broad range of child, youth, family, seniors, and immigrant programs and services related to literacy.

Position Summary

As the language instructor, you will facilitate a multilevel conversation class one evening a week for English language learners. There will be training provided in December 2024 and facilitation will start in January 2025.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Experience teaching English Language learners
• ESL Instructor certification or equivalent (TESOL)
• Experience teaching a multi-level class beneficial
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Good computer skills and comfortable with online platforms – specifically Zoom and Smart Board
• Ability to nurture a safe learning environment
• Willingness to take training in Portfolio Based Language Assessment (provided as part of training)

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach a multilevel (2-hour) conversation class one evening per week
• Develop a program around theme-based instruction to support reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for successful settlement in Canada

Wages and Hours

This position will start at 4 hours per week and may work into more depending on availability, interest and skill set.

The starting wage is $24.75 per hour.

Email cover letter and resume to Jodie Campbell, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator – Trail, at trailcoordinator@cbal.org by 4:00 p.m., November 1, 2024.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for aninterview.
CBAL is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all community members