MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh, sel̓íl ̓witulh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, qiqéyt, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓ic̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, SEMYOME, S'ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.
Today the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family, interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the country’s largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
MOSAIC is seeking a client-centered, results-oriented individual who is passionate about empowering clients to reach their personal and employment goals in the role of French as a Second Language (FSL) Instructor, Vancouver. Not sure if you're 100% qualified? We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
POSITION FUNCTION:
The FSL Instructor prepares curriculum materials and delivers instruction under the MOSAIC curriculum guidelines for students for day and/or evening classes.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The French as a Second Language Instructor prepares curriculum materials and delivers instruction under the MOSAIC curriculum guidelines for students for day and/or evening classes.
- Use the NCLC (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens) to inform planning
- Identify achievable learning objectives relevant to students
- Apply the principles of communicative and task-based lesson-planning
- Incorporate content and adapt methodology to accommodate diverse needs of immigrant and refugee students by seeking knowledge of learners’ lives and backgrounds, and responding to students’ needs and goals
- Use current and appropriate media technology as a tool to support students’ language learning and/or real-life skills (e.g., computer literacy, writing an email, reading a website)
- Facilitate language learner involvement in the community by incorporating local community resources and materials in lessons, and by creating assignments that encourage learners to interact in real-world situations
- Identify when a learner needs assistance and respond appropriately by making adaptation within the curriculum and the classroom. Refer students to appropriate internal or external resources in response to students’ needs
- Use a variety of assessment tools and techniques appropriate for ongoing formative assessment in relation to the NCLC descriptors for the four skill areas.
- Maintain student attendance records, and forward a monthly report to the appropriate staff person
- Supervise classroom volunteers or classroom assistants
- Check emails regularly and respond in a clear and well-expressed manner within one to two business days.
- May coordinate and liaise with consultants and/or volunteers/mentors for delivery of program or project activities, as needed
- Demonstrate commitment and professionalism by seeking feedback from peers and observing expert teachers or mentoring new teachers, incorporating new skills, and taking an active role in department meetings
- Keep the Manager regularly informed on participant progress and achievement of outcomes.
- Maintain and provide statistics on participant progress in the format prescribed either by the funder or department procedures
- Other duties as assigned by Instructional developer or the Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of language programming issues for adults; working knowledge of Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC); knowledge of virtual classroom platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and digital learning tools (e.g., Moodle, interactive whiteboard software, or learning apps); standard office equipment, MS Office; publishing software, databases, Internet browsers, web search engines, slide shows, and teaching applications.
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
- Knowledge of the TCF and/or TEF
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check required
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to design, adapt, and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to varying proficiency levels
- Proficiency in teaching French: reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and pronunciation
- File management
- English and French communication skills, other languages an asset
- Facilitation skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Cultural awareness
- Organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Problem solving
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Instructional writing and communication skills
- Tactful, discrete, diplomatic, patient, flexible
BONUS SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in FLE (Français Langue Étrangère) such as DAEFLE or equivalent.
COMPENSATION: $31.26 - $34.32 per hour
HOURS: on-call Position
The successful candidate must be able to commute to either 304 - 2730 Commercial Dr., V5N 5P4 or 2555 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC
DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 9, 2026, by 4:30 pm
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
- Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
- We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct.
