TEF Canada French Exam Program Lead & Instructor (Curriculum Development + Delivery)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Alexander College is launching a new TEF Canada French exam preparation program. We are hiring a senior-level Program Lead & Instructor to design, build, and deliver a comprehensive TEF Canada training pathway for adult learners. This role combines curriculum architecture (program creation from zero) with high-impact instruction and coaching to help learners reach NCLC targets, especially NCLC 5 (priority for Listening/Speaking) and higher bands such as NCLC 7–8 for competitive outcomes.

This position is ideal for an educator with deep expertise in TEF Canada test demands, adult second-language pedagogy, and outcomes-driven program design. Primary objectives include:

1. Build a complete TEF Canada preparation curriculum (course outlines, outcomes, assessments, materials, and instructor guides).
2. Deliver instruction that produces measurable student gains toward NCLC 5 and NCLC 7–8 targets.
3. Establish a sustainable program model: placement, progression, testing simulations, and quality assurance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Dean’s Office

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Contract, part-time, with possibility of extension

HOURLY WAGE:

$35-45 per hour, dependent on experience.

LOCATION:

The Burnaby and Vancouver Campus. Flexibility to travel between and work at both campuses will be required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Near native or native French proficiency with excellent command of Canadian and international French registers.
• Minimum 3+ years of adult FSL/FLE teaching experience, with strong speaking/listening pedagogy.
• Proven experience designing curriculum (course outcomes, lesson plans, assessment design).
• TEF Canada exam preparation experience with demonstrated learner progress (e.g., mock-to-test score gains).
• Ability to deliver structured, measurable instruction and high-frequency feedback loops.
• Strong digital teaching skills (LMS, Zoom, shared docs, audio platforms).
• Direct experience teaching NCLC benchmarks and/or CLB/NCLC mapping literacy.
• DELF/DALF teaching or examining experience.
• Familiarity with Canadian immigration language frameworks and “skills-first” test preparation models.
• Program management experience (pilot launch, learner pipeline design, instructor onboarding).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program & Curriculum Development (New Program Build)

Design a complete TEF Canada prep pathway, including:

• Level structure (e.g., Foundations → NCLC 5 Track → NCLC 7–8 Track)
• Recommended hours per level and pacing model (intensive vs regular)
• Prerequisites, placement approach, and progression criteria

Develop course documentation and academic materials, including:

• Course outlines and measurable learning outcomes aligned to NCLC descriptors
• Assessment plan (diagnostics, formative tasks, mock exams, performance rubrics)
• Weekly lesson plans and instructor notes for consistent delivery
• Student practice packs (Listening/Speaking emphasis; optional Reading/Writing modules)

Build a standardized evaluation system:

• Placement diagnostics and learner profiling
• Progress dashboards (mock scores, error patterns, attendance, coaching notes)
• End-of-course readiness criteria and individualized action plans

Recommend operational setup:

• Class size, scheduling, delivery mode (in-person/online/hybrid)
• Minimum technical requirements for listening labs / online proctoring simulations
• Quality assurance cycle (materials review, learner feedback, outcome reporting)

Instruction & Student Coaching (High-Level Delivery)

Teach TEF Canada preparation classes with strong emphasis on:

• Compréhension orale (Listening)
• Expression orale (Speaking)
• (Optional/Program-dependent) Reading and Writing for higher bands

Deliver targeted performance coaching for NCLC outcomes:

• For NCLC 5: interaction management, intelligibility, core grammar control, high-frequency vocabulary, listening extraction strategies, timed speaking frameworks
• For NCLC 7–8: lexical range, accuracy, argumentation structure, register control, nuance, listening precision, self-correction strategies under time pressure

• Run timed simulations that mirror TEF constraints (task types, timing, pressure) and provide structured debriefs.
• Provide individualized feedback using TEF-style scoring logic (clarity, coherence, structure, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency, task completion).

Quality, Stakeholder Support & Program Growth

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align the program with student needs and recruitment goals.
• Provide guidance for student advising: recommended study paths based on diagnostic results and timelines.
• Create a continuous improvement plan based on outcomes data and student feedback.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested and you would like to apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your Full-name]_French Program Lead and Instructor 2026” to hiring@alexandercollege.ca.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Alexander College values the diversity of its community and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from groups that have been historically underrepresented in post-secondary education, and we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Please note that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you!