Support English language learners at the University of Ottawa through lesson preparation, student contact, and in-person classroom instruction. Facilitate interactive, task-based learning activities in English.
This Teaching Assistant supports ESL 130, Academic Enhancement in English, from January 12 to April 16, 2027. The work includes preparing and delivering lessons within a teacher-provided framework, attending group meetings, and reporting class activities. Instruction covers listening, reading, speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary, study skills, and learning strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation and delivery of English lessons
- Facilitate student-centered, task-based group work
- Support integrated four-skills classroom activities
- Attend group meetings and report class activities
- Maintain in-person contact with enrolled students
Requirements:
- Excellent command of the English language
- Ability to explain English verbs and sentence structure
- Ability to explain academic vocabulary to second-language learners
- Capacity to facilitate student-centered, task-based group work
- Previous ESL training or classroom experience is an asset
Bring English language expertise, lesson preparation, and student-centered facilitation to ESL 130 at the University of Ottawa campus.
English Language Teaching Assistant employer: University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritizes diversity and equity. As a part-time professor in the Faculty of Education, you will have the opportunity to engage with motivated students while contributing to innovative research and teaching practices. The university fosters professional growth through collaborative initiatives and provides a supportive atmosphere that values creativity and respect.
