Instructor, ESOL - Adjunct

Basic Skills Instructor – Responsibilities

The Basic Skills Instructor’s responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction and spending time in preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; maintaining course management system to track student progress and reviewing written examinations and papers. S/he shall also provide advisement to students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

To ensure quality instruction in the ESOL program s/he shall work closely with Program Coordinator(s) and comply with all community college guidelines. This individual will report to the ESOL Coordinator.

• Meet with students according to the published schedule of classes.
• Develop and implement lesson plans with respect to Reading, Writing, Listening comprehension and Speaking where appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback to student on a daily basis (Monday – Friday).
• Advise students regarding goals, progress and attendance.
• Implement student retention strategies.
• Demonstrate proficiency in teaching, classroom management, advising students and responding to their needs.
• Maintain course management system to track student progress and quality hours of instruction.
• Attend appropriate staff and faculty meetings.
• Attend and participate in appropriate local, regional and state training to enhance job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to promote the mission and goals of the Basic Skills program and Guilford Technical Community College.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to fulfill work functions.
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

• Enhance job skills through participation in various professional development.
• Remain knowledgeable about education issues through reading of reports, periodicals, and other documents.
• Maintain a positive attitude appropriate with dealing with public, staff, and students.
• Dress in a manner that is professional and appropriate.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

None.

2 years of teaching experience preferred.

• Must be proficient in computer applications and software systems.
• Must have strong customer relation skills.
• Must be able to adjust to diverse student populations and flexible work conditions/situations.
• Must possess fluent reading; verbal and written English communication skills.
• Must have ability to develop lesson plans and curriculum.
• Must have ability to teach to a variety of learning styles.
• Must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

• Be knowledgeable of adult learners.
• Possess ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultures.
• Ensure all records, accountability documents, attendance rosters and any supporting documents are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with the Basic Skills Department / Community College guidelines.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Be able to perform duties, which require standing, bending, stooping, lifting/carrying 20 pounds.