Position Summary:

The New Canadian Hub (NCH) ESL Teacher provides quality English Language instruction with a focus on developing relationships and creating a safe and welcoming community for new immigrants and refugees of all faiths and cultures to learn about Jesus. They may also lead and mentor a volunteer Teaching Assistant in their class.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan lessons and prepare materials for classes from a Christian worldview, out of a personal relationship with Jesus
• Develop caring, Christ-like relationships with students and pray for them regularly
• Follow up with students when classes are missed
• Be faithful in attendance and give advance notice to ESL Coordinator when absence is required
• Manage emergencies and report to staff; share “God-Stories” and prayer needs with staff
• Attend all training sessions if possible

Qualifications:

• Understanding of, and agreement with, the CSC Statement of Faith, Mission and Pursuits
• Christ-like love and respect for new immigrants/people of other faiths and cultures
• TESOL Certification or Education background is an asset
• Prior immigrant serving and/or intercultural life experience

Training:

• Foreign to Familiar: reading and response
• Familiarization with NCH Volunteer and ESL Teacher manuals
• Intercultural Competence Workshop
• Participation in ongoing NCH general volunteer and teacher specific trainings

Time Commitment:

• 1-2 classes per week (1.5 hours per class); 1-2 hours of prep/week; and occasional special events
• Classes are Tuesday and/or Thursday, 10-11:30 am or 7:00-8:30 pm
• Able to commit to one semester at a time (fall, winter, spring)

Volunteer Benefits:

• Opportunity to serve God & others (Rom 12:5-6)
• Opportunity to exercise the gift of teaching
• Friendship with like-minded volunteers and new Canadians
• Opportunity to learn from people of other faiths and cultures

Prayer Opportunities:

• For your students’ ability to learn English, that they would feel safe and know that they are valued and loved by us and by God
• For opportunities to share the difference Jesus has made in your life
• For your students’ home countries which they may be fleeing from, and for their families

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