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Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: Language Skills Program Instructor (12.5 hours/week)
Location: 500 Victoria, Windsor On
Rate of Pay: $33.62 to $43.39/ hour
Start Date: January 6, 2024
Schedule: Monday – Friday 12:30 - 3:00pm
As part of your total compensation:
• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• May be entitled to up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length
• Benefits package - applicable with position and contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
In this role, you will:

• Follow YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures
• Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily work
• Provide language instruction for up to 20 newcomers either in-person, online, or in a blended format following curriculum outline (LINC classes have continuous intake)
• Ensure that the materials used are appropriate for the level of the students
• Focus on language learning by providing skills that will orientate the student to everyday living in Canada, and in Windsor, particularly, using the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Prepare lesson plans that reflect a progression in language learning as well as a review procedure following PBLA guidelines as units of study in line with the Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Plan and organize in and out-of-class activities for students to enhance their language capacity and help to orientate them to the life of the community
• Maintain students’ attendance records
• Submit a monthly report indicating the content and activities of the class
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Keep informed about issues and regulations which affect the lives of the students
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities as they arise such as the annual TESL Conference
• Prepare written reports; participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values


Education and Skills Qualifications:

• Must have a university degree
• A Canadian teaching certificate of authorization issued by a provincial institution, or a provincial ministry is an asset
• Must be TESL Ontario (OCELT) Certified
• Must have CLB Bootcamp - https://www.language.ca/workshopstraining/clb-bootcamp/
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, internet, Learning Management systems; knowledge of Avenue.ca is preferred
• Must be proficient in using online conferencing platforms: TEAMS/Google Meet/Big Blue Button
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certification preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to be very diplomatic when dealing with clients
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
• Legally entitled to work in Canada


We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.