ESL Instructor; Part-time

The ESL Instructor will teach English to students at various skills levels and backgrounds.

• Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor is required; master’s degree preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching adult learners
• TESOL certified preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to engage students at various English levels
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Experience working with College and Career Readiness/Basic Skills Programs is preferred

• Typical classroom environment
• Frequent standing for several hours throughout the day
• Bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, and kneeling
• Lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs. without assistance
• Sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone and computer

• Organize and execute lesson plans using multiple modalities and technologies
• Motivate students to participate and attend class
• Maintain an acceptable rate of student growth as measured by gains in Educational Functioning Levels (EFL) or other Measurable Skill Gains (MSG)
• Report and evaluate students' progress
• Establish positive relationships with students and communicate expectations to ensure progress and participation
• Complete and/or correct student data input or other important information as requested by program staff
• Attend professional development as required by the Transitional and Career Studies Program
• Direct students to resources and additional support to ensure success and retention
• Meet deadlines for required paperwork
• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives using the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (ELP)
• Use data from testing and formative assessment to plan instruction
• Modify instructional methods and strategies as necessary to meet diverse student needs
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain accurate attendance records and enter student hours into ADVANSYS