ELL Instructor – 3 positions

External Programs Department

Junten and Nagoya Summer Groups

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours. 

St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 co-educational day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence. 

SMUS Camps delivers customized school group programs that expose international students to Canadian cultural and Vancouver Island while also improving their English language communication skills.

The Position: 

The ELL Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering lessons and activities for an English Communication and Leadership Camp.  We are seeking qualified ESL instructors who have classroom experience with students from different cultures and excellent communication and classroom management skills. The ideal candidate should be able to create an environment that is respectful, fun, and conducive to learning.  

Dates of Work:

Group 1 (Junten) July 25 to August 8, 2025.  (Orientation date: July 15, 2025)
Group 2 (Nagoya) Aug 7 to August 15, 2025. (Orientation date: July 29, 2025)
Hours of work: 8:30 – 4:00 pm

Responsibilities include:

Create lesson plans based on themes and objectives of the program. 
Deliver lessons based on ELL teaching methodologies.
Attend the celebration of learning.
Encourage and engage students to speak in English.
Maintain excellent classroom management and create a pleasant learning environment.
Assess students’ progress and provide formative feedback and guidance for improvement.
Communicate with the Program Coordinator regarding any student issues or concerns.

The successful candidate will have the following skills, background and interest:

A Bachelor’s degree
TEFL Certification preferred
BC Teachers Certificate required for academic program
At least two years of experience working with youth, aged 12-17 from different cultural backgrounds
Understand the particular developmental and emotional needs of adolescents
Ability to work cooperatively and develop positive working relationships with international students and colleagues
Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to request and convey information in an appropriate manner
Proficient in all Microsoft applications

Pay Range: 

Hourly pay range: $28.25 – $33.23

Criminal Record Check:

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

Application Details:

Please apply by 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 25th, 2025.

About St. Michaels University School:

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.  

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life.

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.