January 31, 2008

Job Description:

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Saskatoon Branch is seeking an individual to assume the responsibility of an ESL coordinator. The individual would work with the UCC-SB committee on ESL registration and weekly maintenance of programming.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound computer knowledge
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Knowledge of Ukrainian and English, both written and oral.
• Driver’s license
• Interpersonal skills
• Motivated, accurate and self-directed work ethic
• Excellent telephone manners.
• Good communication and public relations skills

Responsibilities:

• Registration of ESL applicants.
• Liaison with applicants and ESL volunteer committee.
• Coordinate classroom space for classes. Liaison with school principal (s).
• Arrange for assessors before classes begin. Receive and arrange class lists accordingly.
• Receive applications/resumes from potential ESL teachers and duplicate as required for selection committee.
• Arrange for interviews with selection committee.
• Prepare contracts for teachers. Finalize contracts of selected teachers.
• Relay information to teachers as it is received.
• Order appropriate texts selected by the teachers and UCC-SB ESL Committee.
• Receive and direct telephone calls to proper personnel.
• Provide communication materials to proper personnel.
• Computerize registration forms.
• Input data related to ESL classes.
• Responsible for processing invoices to ensure accuracy and submit for approval. Process bills for items purchased such as books, materials.
• Ensure teachers are paid monthly.
• Contact students in case of class cancellation.
• Maintain substitute file and request when needed.
• Liaison with outside agencies as may be required and relay information to proper personnel.
• Arrange for child minding, preparing registration forms, and sign in forms.
• Work closely with the UCC – SB Immigration Services Coordinator to ensure compliance with the UCC-SB Immigration Committee Terms of Reference.
• Assist the UCC-SB Immigration Committee in preparing reports on the ESL program as required.

Administrative Details:

Hours of work Monday through Saturday with hours to be agreed upon during interview.

Employment period: February 20, 2008 through to February 19, 2009

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch
ESL Coordinator Position
1219 8th Street East
Saskatoon, S7H 0S5

by February 15, 2008.