YREACH Language Instructor

Title: YREACH Language Instructor 

Location: Digby, Nova Scotia

Position Status: Part-Time; 8-12 hours per week

Compensation: $25.49 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults. 

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighborhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.   

About the Role:

This position will provide part-time group and/or individual outreach language instruction following a task-based approach aligned to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, to adult newcomers to Canada living in the Digby area. 

In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver task-based language instruction in person and possibly online
• Generate language instruction plans that correspond to Canadian Language Benchmarks and support achievement of students’ learning targets
• Conduct ongoing language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress in language acquisition
• Remain current on EAL and settlement issues that could impact and benefit program and students
• Conduct client surveys and program evaluation 
• Maintain up to date records of student attendance and other information as required and directed 
• Participate in training as needed

Education and Skills Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution  
• TESL qualification for adult learners as recognized by TESL Canada
• 2 years teaching experience within English as an additional language setting.
• An understanding of, and ability to apply, the principles of adult education.
• An understanding of, and experience with, cross-cultural matters and how they relate to learning and integration for newcomers to Canada.
• Experience working with Canadian Language Benchmarks
• Completion of the CLB Bootcamp online training as prerequisite to being hired (http://learning.language.ca/)
• The ability to demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills. 
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and tasks.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client needs and availability outside of regular business hours (i.e. evening and weekend hours)  

Please note: PENS (Proficiency in English Nova Scotia) training will be required upon hiring.

To apply:

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by September 5, 2025.

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
• Attending Child Safeguarding Training upon hire
• Valid First Aid and CPR Training

Please note: Background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.