Language Assistant – Odyssey Canada

Main Tasks

• Prepare classroom activities that focus on enhancing your students’ speaking skills
• Encourage students to practice English, using games and real-life situations in a respectful and creative way.
• Share your culture and its unique features through activities
• Work with small groups of 2 to 10 students
• Participate in cultural activities

Level of Education Required

• Before the start of your work term, you must have completed (within the last 10 years) at least one year of post secondary studies.

Requirements and Skills

• Have excellent English-language skills, both oral and written
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Place of Work

• A placement at the elementary or secondary level (or CEGEP level in Quebec only) in New Brunswick or in Quebec.

Wages and Additional Benefits

• A nine-month contract, from September to May
• 25 hours of work a week (20 hours working directly with students and five hours of preparation)
• Compensation; approximately $25 per hour
• Training and travel allowances also provided.

For more information or to apply, visit

EnglishFrench.ca

Also, for more information, you can contact

Melanie Maillet (Promotion Agent, Official Languages)

(902)424-3148

Melanie.maillet@novascotia.ca