English as an Additional Language (EAL) Specialist Teacher

CIS seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of English as an Additional Language (EAL) Specialist Teacher.

As a member of the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Team, the certified EAL Teacher will collaborate to develop a comprehensive EAL Program for elementary or secondary students. EAL programming may include sheltered EAL classes, push-in and/or pull-out programming and/or targeted instruction through re-grouping for students learning English as an additional language. Co-teaching with colleagues and developing the capacity of generalist or subject specialist teachers to support EAL learners at different English language proficiency levels, will be an integral part of this role.

The EAL Teacher will provide explicit instruction in English developing vocabulary, sentence structures, grammar, and connector and transition words through curricular content of the Alberta Programs of Study. Learning tasks will be designed to incorporate listening, speaking, reading and writing through curricular themes. The EAL Specialist Teacher will work collaboratively to create differentiated activities, shared teacher tools, and utilize CIS teaching resources to build equity and programming consistency among all students of varying proficiency levels.

The successful candidate will be student-centered, culturally competent, highly collaborative and motivated to strengthen the school’s existing EAL Program. This position would be ideally suited to those who have a passion for English language teaching. The EAL Program is growing and there will be potential opportunities for leadership roles in the future.

The successful candidate will be asked to acquire certification through the province of Alberta, Canada. Please review the requirements of Alberta Teacher Certification prior to applying (https://www.alberta.ca/teacher-certification.aspx).

Number of Contract Days

There are about 180 total school days in the calendar year. School begins in late August and concludes in mid-June. New teachers start orientation two weeks in advance of school opening.

Starting Salary Range

Salaries for teachers with Alberta Education certification start at $28,613 (net). The maximum entry point for those with 8+ years experience is $42,609 ($44,375 with an MEd or equivalent).

Accommodation

Teachers are provided with clean and comfortable apartments with multiple locations to choose from. Teachers may choose to arrange their own accommodation and to receive an accommodation allowance instead. CIS provides $750/month to individual teachers, $1,000/month to individual teachers with minor dependents, and $1,500/month to teaching partners as an accommodation allowance.

Flights/Transport

Teachers will receive a travel allowance of up to $1,500/year based on regional bands. Minor dependents are eligible for an annual flight allowance of up to $1,500/year based on regional bands. Spouses and partners are eligible for an annual travel allowance of up to $1,500/year based on regional bands if they do not receive a travel allowance from their employer.

Utilities

Electricity costs for teachers residing in school-provided accommodation are offset by 300-550kwh/month depending on family size

Furniture

Basic furniture and appliances are provided in school housing.

Dependent Opportunities

Visa expenses for minor dependents are covered. 100% tuition at CIS is provided. A 50% discount for school-sponsored extracurricular (after-school) activities is offered. A $300 stipend/minor dependent is offered toward enrollment in the group health insurance plan. The insurance stipend increases to $600/minor dependent starting in the third year of employment. Up to $1,500 annual flight allowance/minor dependent based on teacher's original bands is provided.

Medical

Worldwide coverage with the exception of the USA (where limits and conditions apply)

Bonus

Completion bonus of 15% plus 5% of severance pay of the term of agreement is offered. $750 annual PD allowance and up to $3,000 for PD renewal bonus is provided starting in the third year of employment . Up to $5,000 annual position allowance for additional responsibility. A family expense allowance of $1,000/minor dependent is provided starting in the third year of employment. Up to $1,500 annual flight allowance per teacher's spouse/partner based on original bands is provided.