Instructor

Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: On-Call/Causal
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Salary: $30-33/hr 

Who we are:

Vancouver College of Counselling Training (VCCT) is seeking a highly qualified Instructor to join our team of education professionals. As a Instructor, you will play a critical role in supporting our adult learners as they work toward achieving their educational and career goals.

Position Overview:

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about education, possess a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts (M.A.), and are Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Candidates should have a strong background in academic support, IT literacy, and customer service competencies.

As an Instructor at VCCT, you will foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment, offering personalized one-on-one coaching to learners while also assisting with various administrative and instructional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and IT-related support to adult learners enrolled in self-directed courses.
• Develop an understanding of course content to effectively assist learners.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including ordering materials, entering student data, generating reports, welcoming visitors, answering telephones, corresponding with various parties, monitoring student attendance, and handling student records.
• Foster a welcoming and positive learning atmosphere that encourages student success.
• Distribute and proctor practical exams as required.
• Coach adult learners on exam preparation, study habits, and academic success strategies.
• Prepare soon-to-be graduates for re-entering the workforce by providing career-related guidance and support.

Qualifications

• A Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) from a recognized Canadian institution (international qualifications may be considered equivalent).
• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong IT literacy and experience with software/hardware troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Canvas, including the ability to log in, navigate the platform, and grade exams and quizzes using standard letter grading formats.
• Familiarity with virtual platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to communicate effectively online with students.
• Willingness to obtain the Academy of Learning Facilitator Certification by successfully completing required exams within a specified timeframe.
• Passion for education and supporting adult learners.
• Experience working with adults in an educational setting (preferred).
• Experience in a private career college, particularly as a teaching assistant or facilitator (an asset).
• Must be available to work In-Person, Remotely and Asynchronous

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

• A certificate, diploma, or post-secondary degree relevant to the subject matter plus two years of full-time work experience in a career relevant to the course, OR
• 10 years of full-time work experience in a career occupation relevant to the subject matter.

We appreciate all candidates' interest in this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

VCCT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, person with disabilities and member of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, background and perspectives. We strongly believe that world class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion and disabilities but enrich itself through these differences.

VCCT is committed to providing employment accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.