Instructor, English Second Language; ESL) Temporary

DEFINITION:

To provide English As a Second Language (ESL) classroom instruction to adult students for classes offered at a correctional center and other locations in Pender County. The teaching assignment for this position includes a combination of day and evening classes. Instruction integrates assessment-driven instruction focused on practical workplace and life skills. The ESL program utilizes scaffolded, adult-tailored teaching strategies to build English fluency, employability and life skills, and self-confidence.

This is a Temporary Full Time position with an expiration date of June 30, 3027 with the opportunity to be extended

• Receives primary supervision from the Director of ABE/HSE & Special Programs
• Receives direction from the ESL Coordinator
• Exercises no supervision

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change; attend faculty meetings as required
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
• Participate in professional development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Participate on committees and in other institutional activities and programs.

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format;
• Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Meet documentation requirements and deadlines as set forth by the program coordinator
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Principles and procedures of instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment
• Classroom instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies
• Current trends, research and development in the area of adult education
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• making observations
• reading and writing
• communicating with others
• operating assigned equipment
• handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment
• preparing and presenting instructional material
• bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
• making sound decisions
• responding to questions
• demonstrating intellectual capabilities
• evaluating special learning needs of students

• Ability to identify students' work and life language needs using formal testing and informal assessments, and to provide continuous, proactive support to ensure student progress and success.
• Ability to tailor teaching methods for various learning styles and effectively instruct foundational ESL students, including those with no prior English or reading skills.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with the…