ESL Instructor Job Washington Hill Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Benefits:

Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Paid time off
Training & development
Wellness resources

Job Title:

English-as-a-Second Language Level 1 (ESL
1) Instructor

FLSA STATUS:

Non-exempt, Part-time, 8 hours/week

SHIFT:

Monday & Tuesday, 6:00PM-8:30PM + 3 hrs planning time

LOCATION:

Pottstown, PA

SUPERVISOR:

Sr. Director of Adult Education

WHO WE ARE:

YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education;
Youth Education & Prevention Programs that include enrichment, STEM learning, and recreation; adult education and English as a Second Language; workforce development;
Foster Grandparent Program; and holistic wraparound services. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) provides English classes to adults whose first language is not English and want to learn English literacy skills so that they can get a job, navigate through the community, or continue their education.

YWCA is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL instructor whose primary responsibility is to teach the introductory level class of ESL students. The ESL program uses a web-based platform for instruction. The candidate who is interested in this position must have strong computer skills and be comfortable in using the computer and web-based program as a tool for instruction. As part of the instructional process using the web-based program, the instructor will help students develop their digital literacy skills.

The instructor will implement supplemental activities to reinforce learning. The instructor will avoid lecture-style teaching and engage the students in conversation, activities, and practice to advance their skills learned.

The candidate should have previous experience teaching ESL and a sincere interest in working with individuals from other cultures, languages, and countries. The candidate must be able to create a positive learning environment for adult learners. Training will be provided to learn how to implement the web-based instruction program. The candidate will be working with a team of teachers who support and collaborate with each other.

This is a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate who believes in the value of every individual and can help others believe in themselves. Paid planning time.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):

Support ESL learners in listening, speaking, writing and reading the English language.
Develops a student-engagement learning environment with students actively engaged in group as well as individual activities.
Engages students in communication activities that help further their skills on the job and within the community.
Comfortable working with adults whose experiences are other than the American culture.
Empowers others with a heart-felt message of support.
Understands the principles of acquiring a second language. Experience teaching ESL.
Understands the principles of teaching adult learners and establish a learning environment. Uses appropriate strategies and activities to engage the adult learner. Avoids dependence on lecture-style teaching.
Explains, demonstrates, and provides opportunities for students to…