Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global centres dedicated for over 75 years while inspiring people through a life-changing educational and travelling experience. We're passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers, at home and abroad – whatever their story. We're not just reimagining education; we're revolutionizing it. We're on a mission to provide young minds, locally and globally, with life-changing adventures and a chance to cultivate a social conscience. For every student we teach, we will teach another from a disadvantaged background. We provide classes beyond our borders and extend our commitment to education to regions where they are most needed!
Job Summary
This position is for face-to-face teaching in Calgary, not online. Only local applicants will be considered for this substitute teaching position. The majority of our teaching is General English (all levels), and then we also run specialty ‘modules' classes in academic preparation, conversation, business, IELTS preparation etc. We also offer introductory certificate courses in business marketing, management and project management. Our students are mainly international adults, each looking to study to achieve their own personal goals. Class sizes can be anywhere from 2-16 students. Bayswater teachers are supported with regular check-ins, PD sessions and a robust online platform to support learning and aid in planning.
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Teaching English language as per the timetable and agreed with the Director of Studies
- Be prepared to teach a range of different levels, age group and courses, including but not limited to:
- General English from beginner to advanced level
- Exam preparation classes (IELTS and Cambridge Suite exams)
- Business English, Academic English, and ESPs
- One-to-ones and closed groups
- Young learners
- Plan lessons to meet the needs of the individuals in your class, considering student feedback and performance on weekly progress tests
- Follow the syllabus outlined while adding your own supplementary materials
- Use our online portal My Bayswater My.Eurocentres for the following:
- Creating a weekly plan and keeping a record of work done
- Setting homework
- Conducting weekly tests
- Conducting and tracking monthly tests
- Regular tutorials
- Providing supplemental materials for students self-study
- Complete class registers daily
- Keep open channels of communication with Director of Studies and co-teachers.
- Take part in and where appropriate deliver PD sessions
- Be prepared to take part in school functions outside the classroom, such as induction, graduation ceremonies and social programme, from time to time
- Demonstrate willingness to be a team player by being available for last minute cover, including for evening classes
- Submit timesheets in a timely fashion
- Read and adhere to all the systems and processes outlined in the Teachers' Handbook
Knowledge, Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Valid TESL Certificate, CELTA , Trinity Cert.
- Experience Teaching English to International Students
- Experience of using technology in the classroom
Desirable
- Cambridge Delta or Trinity Dip TESOL or equivalent (TEFL-Q status)
- MA Applied Linguistics and ELT/TESOL
- Two years' post-certificate teaching experience
- Experience of teaching exam preparation courses
- Experience of teaching ESPs, such as Business, Academic English
- Experience of working with juniors
Skills and Attributes
- Commitment to delivering high quality lessons
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Creative lesson content and design
- Aptitude and enthusiasm for use of technology in learning
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
- Customer focussed – customers include students, agents, and all colleagues
- Resilient with a flexible, ‘can-do' approach to work
- Willingness to help, collaborative and be a team player
- Ability to build rapport and engage with a diverse range of people
Continuous Professional Development
Bayswater is committed to the professional development of all its staff. We aim to support teaching staff in ongoing professional development, by providing regular training and development sessions that teachers are expected to attend and have the opportunity to lead on occasion. Teachers are observed regularly to help them continue to develop their classroom practice, as well as to monitor performance. We encourage and as far as possible facilitate our teachers doing further qualifications such as the Dip TESOL or Delta. Please see the Teacher Handbook for further details.
Other
We expect our teachers to take part in the life of the school, and occasionally get involved with the social programme, and on occasion take closed groups out on activities and excursions. More details on this and everything else mentioned can be found in the Teachers' Handbook.
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications & experience.
- Private Medical Plan
- Training & development programs.
- Opportunities for career growth within a global organization.
- Access to our wide portfolio of courses offered for free or on discounted rates.
- People centric, inclusive culture with regular wellbeing and social activities.
- Extra days off based on the length of service.
- “Doing good” day. (1 paid day off per year for volunteering activities)
- Regular online networking and cross-departmental meetings with the Bayswater team globally.
Bayswater Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bayswater Education Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.