SOFTWARE TESTING INSTRUCTOR

POSITION: SOFTWARE TESTING INSTRUCTOR

HOURS: Contract

LOCATION: Toronto, ON

REPORTS TO: Manager, Social Enterprise program

CONTRACT DURATION: 5+ Weeks as of Start Date 

SCHEDULE: 5 hours/week once on Saturdays or 2.5 hours/week for twice a week on weekday evenings 

START DATE: Immediately 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION: June 28, 2023

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

This is an accelerated training course in Software Testing designed to bring new software testers up to speed quickly and covering basics to structured software testing methodologies. This would include both Manual Testing and Automation Testing (Selenium). 

Qualifications:

• University degree in related fields; 
• Proficient knowledge of Software Testing;
• Must have at least 2-10yrs experience in adult teaching/facilitation;
• Must be able to work part time as an Software Testing facilitator;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional self-development;
• Experience conducting course level assessment of student learning outcomes, and analyzing relevant data, and utilizing the results to improve instruction; 
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written;
• Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern to immigrants and refugees;
• Initiative, energy, and persistence in completing assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Deliver instruction on Software Testing which includes Manual Testing and Automation Testing;
• Be responsible for classroom and online setup, which includes setting up computers and instruction material to include providing online access codes to students;
• Prepare student evaluations to include performance and learning deficiencies;
• Conduct student counseling and recommend corrective action to ensure acceptable student performance;
• Utilize curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the course participants;
• Develop and maintain an approved program of professional self-development;
• Prepare and revise course outlines, develop curriculum and develop alternate delivery systems for courses where appropriate;
• Update and assess student learning outcomes and develop appropriate assessment instruments;
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met;
• Provide tutoring and review sessions for students from time-to-time classroom;
• Utilize curriculum that reflects the diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the course participants;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to: hr@skillsforchange.org 

This is a non-bargaining unit position. 

Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. This document is available in alternate format on request. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for and interview will be contacted.