TEF 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 objective s include:

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

Dean’s Office

Contract, part‑time, with possibility of extension

$35–45 per hour, dependent on experience.

Hybrid (Burnaby and Vancouver campuses) – occasional on‑site work required; remote work flexibility available.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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:

• Minimum technical requirements for listening labs / online proctoring simulations
• Quality assurance cycle (materials review, learner feedback, outcome reporting)

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).

• 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…