Instructor, Explore Program

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Job Title:

Instructor, Explore Program

Employee Group:

Other (ESA)

Employee Type:

Casual

Start Date:

Monday, June 23 2025

End Date (if applicable):

Friday, August 1 2025

Job Description:

Langara requires full-time ESL instructors for the Explore Program July 3 to August 1, 2025. Explore is a five-week immersion program for French-speaking Canadian and permanent-resident students that includes English language instruction, afternoon workshops, educational field trips and recreational activities.

Instructors are responsible for delivering the course as described in the Explore Program overview. This includes preparing materials that fulfil the course objectives; planning lessons, assignments and educational outings that reflect the integrated skills nature of the curriculum, and giving on-going and final student evaluations. Instructors are required to attend teacher orientations, program forums, the Closing Ceremony, to participate in weekly staff meetings, and to assist with placement testing.

Instructors are hired for approximately 100 instructional hours for the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a BC TEAL/TESL-Canada recognized TESL certificate equivalent to a specialization in TESL from a degree program.
• Minimum one year teaching experience in ESL / EFL at the adult level.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in delivering an integrated skills curriculum.

Compensation: $45/hour including 4% vacation pay

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00 per hour

Pay Grade:

ESA Variable Entry

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Closing Date:

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honoring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer-paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare is subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.