Adjunct ESL Instructor

Location: Glen Head

ENL Instructor, University Au Pair and ESL Programs (Part-Time)

Position Overview:

AU PAIR:
As part of their J-1 visa requirements, au pairs in the US must complete the equivalent of 6 college credits (a total of 72 hours) from an accredited university during a 12-month period. LIU's Au Pair Program has educated thousands of au pairs in a wide variety of topics, including childhood development, English language skills, American history and government, fashion, merchandising, international diplomacy, arts and culture, sports, social media marketing, business and many other exciting topics.

A combination of live classroom discussion, interaction with other au pairs, caring university instructors and engaging activities provide a holistic approach to immersion into the unique culture of the United States.

ESL:
As we build a brand-new ESL Department at LIU, we are looking for ENL instructors for in-person, online and self-paced classes. The classes will be held weekdays/nights as well as weekends, so flexible schedules are a must.

The successful candidate for the position of ENL Instructor of the Au Pair/ESL Programs will provide learning experiences for non-native English speakers that will deepen and extend their intellectual interests as well as develop the skills of independent learning. Instructors should design creative learning experiences to accommodate the diversity of learning styles and English levels in an adult population. Classes are held in person on LIU Post's campus in Brookville, Long Island, New York.

In person and online weekend classes run Fri, 5pm-9m, Sat 9am-6pm and Sun 9am-1pm. In person and online weekday/night classes offer some flexibility. Pre coursework and homework or post coursework are to be given in addition to all classes to equal 36-72 hours of instruction.

Reports to:

Director of Au Pair/ESL Programs

Qualifications and Skills:

* ENL Degree Preferred

* NYS Permanent Teaching Certification (K-12) a plus

* Minimum of 5 year teaching experience preferred

* Excellent reading, writing and communication skills

* Knowledge of creating and facilitating curriculum that is project and inquiry based, emphasizing critical thinking with interdisciplinary connections

* Must be able to teach using different types of media

* Evidence of originality, initiative, commitment to excellence, and enthusiasm for teaching

* Flexible teaching style

SALARY: $1200 per weekend in-person or $1,000 per weekend online,additional compensation for longer classes part-time, no benefits, non-union, non-tenured track position. Position is subject to a background check. Vaccination preferred.

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

INFORMATION: post-esl |

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.