Instructor - Developmental Services Worker - Fanshawe Toronto

College Instructor - Developmental Services Worker Program, School of Community Services - Fanshawe Toronto @ ILAC

The Company

Established in 1997, ILAC is a leading provider of international education and comprises four distinct divisions. Our offerings range from Language training, University Pathways, Higher Education offering Vocational and Public Private Partnerships programs and Language Testing Centre. Located in Toronto and Vancouver, our mission is to provide the highest quality service, support and opportunities to our students and employees.

Fanshawe Toronto@ILAC is a public college-private partnership (PCPP) between Fanshawe College and ILAC International College. Operating under the Ontario Government’s framework for PCPPs, this partnership allows international students to take advantage of Fanshawe’s high-quality programming and study in downtown Toronto, one of the safest, most multicultural and exciting cities in the world.

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced, creative, and dynamic individuals to teach on-site (in-person) courses in the Developmental Services Worker Program (DSW) in the School of Community Studies, for the Fall 2023 semester.

Purpose

With your colleagues, help students achieve the learning outcomes that will allow them to find exciting careers; encourage them to develop mindsets that value mutual responsibility, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional development. Be a part of an institution that seeks to meet the world’s need for innovative thinkers and changemakers across all sectors and locations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Designs and delivers student-centered learning:

• Develops weekly class sessions, activities and assignments which highlight the core curriculum and related topics
• Delivers core curriculum as defined in program charter
• Integrates industry-focused material into class discussion and assignments
• Provides in-class instruction through a variety of modes, creating opportunities for student success

Enables student outcomes:

• Identifies resources that support better student outcomes and directs students to those resources
• Provides both formal and informal feedback (including marking of assessments) that clearly indicates the student’s progress through the material
• Notes, intervenes, and escalates any case of academic misconduct, harassment or violation of the student code of conduct
• Identifies students who are struggling, and intervenes to address roadblocks and challenges
• Ensures that activities encourage active student involvement and monitors student participation
• Ensures that learning activities are conducive to active student learning
• Provides instruction that fosters student achievement of course and program outcomes
• Helps students solve problems that may impede successful program completion through advising, assisting, and/or referring students on academic or personal matters
• Establishes a classroom environment conducive to collaborative learning
• Defines and communicates clear expectations about student progress through the learning journey

Required skills, experience & education

Education:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant and/or related discipline
• A Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma from a recognized institution relevant to the program and course of study (Human Services, Health Sciences, Developmental Services, Developmental Psychology, Growth and Development, Psychology) or related field

Work experience:

• Significant experience or specialization in the specific area/field of instruction, either through education or minimum 3-5 years of recent and relevant work experience in developmental services, direct support, and/or health and social services
• Experience with autism; mental health, behavioural, and developmentally delayed clients
• Experience in an inter-professional and multi-disciplinary Developmental Services work environment

Teaching experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates who can teach a wide range of topics reflective of the person-directed philosophy of supports that are mandated Ontario’s Development Services Sector.
• Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Knowledge related to the complex health and behavior needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal & excellent communication skills with ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of learners
• Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
• Teaching experience with hybrid and/or online delivery preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office software
• Ability to successfully maintain subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and/or professional bodies
• Demonstrated ability to tie in developmental psychology with behaviour and educational strategies to develop and deliver effective and meaningful teaching plans
• Knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations
• Strong technical/computer skills and familiarity with educational technologies and Learning Management Systems are required
• Innovative and lifelong learner

How to Apply:

Please apply online through this job posting and attach your resume.

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and able to commute to Downtown Toronto.

We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.

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