Language-Assistants – Quebec or New Brunswick
Posted:
April 28, 2022
Remove:
May 28, 2022
Job Title:
Language-Assistants
Company:
Odyssey Language-Assistant Program
Company Description:
The Odyssey Language-Assistant Program is a 9-month, paid, professional work experience program offering participants the opportunity to travel to another province or territory. Under the supervision of a teacher, participants work as Language-Assistants in a school environment to motivate, encourage, and enrich the lives of students while sharing their language and culture. For more information, please visit www.englishfrench.ca. Additional Benefits: • Pan-Canadian training session (for first-time participants) • Provincial training session(s) • Possibility of receiving travel allowances • Possibility of obtaining university credits • All school holidays off
Job Type:
Full Time
Close to Public Transit:
No
Start Date:
ASAP
Days:
25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Compensation:
$25,000 for 9 months (September to May)
Duties:
Role and responsibilities: • Organizing cultural and linguistic activities • Motivating and encouraging students while promoting language fluency • Sharing your language and culture through art, music, stories, games, etc Please note: Language Assistants do NOT replace teachers Desirable assets: • Creativity and enthusiasm about sharing your language and culture • Experience working or volunteering with children or youth • Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching or mentoring others • Experience traveling or participating in exchange opportunities • Basic skills in your second official language of Canada
Skills:
Eligibility: In order to qualify for the Odyssey program, you must: • Have solid English or French language skills (oral and written); • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; and • Have completed, by the start of your work term and within the last 10 years, at least one full year of postsecondary studies in any field. Please note: Bilingualism is NOT a requirement and there is no age limit for participation.
How to Apply:
Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply online today! Create an application online at www.englishfrench.ca Please send your resume to: https://englishfrench.ca