Adjunct Instructor, ESL
Employer
Job Location
Various locations/to be determined
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Friday, February 21, 2020
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Able to relate and communicate well with individuals from all socio-economic levels and ethnic groups with respect and sensitivity
Excellent oral, written and listening skills
Self-directed, organized, task and detail oriented and flexible
Able to demonstrate a variety of instructional techniques and methods
Demonstrates native-like fluency in English
Creates and executes quality interactive contextualized daily lesson plans based on the ESL curriculum, tailored to student needs and current ESL methodologies
Working knowledge of computers, especially use of the internet and Microsoft Office
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
Requires at least 6 months of ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience in a classroom OR 3 months adult teaching experience in a classroom with an ESL certificate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
Must be able to develop and teach original lesson plans for a classroom setting that incorporate contextualized instruction or real-life/authentic materials
Must have native-like fluency in English
Requires digital literacy, especially in the use of the internet, technology as a teaching tool, and Microsoft Office
Must be able to incorporate technology such as PowerPoint, LCD projectors, IPads, tablets, and/or internet based activities into the classroom
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer experience in ESL for the workplace and ESL distance education, including but not limited to career pathways, career development, and advising
Position Description
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
*Completes a needs assessment with students
*Creates and executes daily lesson plans based on the ESL curriculum, current research based ESL methodologies and student needs to provide interactive, contextualized instruction in preparing students to transition to college and careers
*Performs routine administrative functions of the classroom including enforcing student attendance policy, ensuring accurate attendance documentation, obtaining goal documentation, etc.
Implements technology to enhance instruction
Participates in scheduled Professional Development and staff meetings
Participates in student retention activities, including contacting students through email and phone calls
Works with Instructional Program Specialists and College & Career Readiness Counselor to identify and assist eligible students who are transitioning into college and careers
Assists with student registration, as needed
Adheres to all policies of the site at which the ESL classes are held, unless in direct conflict with College policies
Arrives to class on time with a quality lesson plan prepared to teach for the duration of the contracted class time