ESOL Instructor

Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated college serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Quincy College Mission Statement

Quincy College offers open-access and selective programs focusing on academic achievement and excellence, fostering diversity, providing economic opportunity, promoting community involvement, and supporting lifelong learning. We foster valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures.

The ESOL Instructor is a position funded under a federal grant. This position reports to the ABE and ESOL Program Coordinator and is responsible for coordination, administration, and educational leadership as part of the Adult Basic Education Program.

Develop and deliver engaging, rigorous, standards-aligned ESOL lessons tailored to adult learners' needs and proficiency levels. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation, promotes language acquisition, and supports student leadership. Assess students' English language proficiency through formal and information methods and use data to drive instructional decisions. Provide constructive feedback and support to students to facilitate language development and academic progress.

Use a variety of teaching methods, materials, and technology to engage students and enhance their learning including applicable Learning Management Systems. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student learning. Attend professional development workshops in order to stay up to date on the latest teaching methods and technologies and maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades and progress.

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience, in postsecondary education.
• Preferred TABE E, Best Plus certified or ability to complete certification upon hire.
• Previous experience in ESOL program, academic advising, student services, and enrollment services.
• Experience in teaching ESOL courses
• Ability to engage diverse students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of the team.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with low income, underserved adult learners and high school dropout students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• High level of customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Attend all mandatory DESE meetings.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences.
• Expect to meet all required DESE professional development hours outlined in individual professional development plan.

• Prior teaching experience in ESOL course subject is preferred.
• Instructor will be responsible for the progress monitoring of students and communicating with the ABE/ESOL program Coordinator
• Instructor should be well versed in the ESOL DESE framework, cultural responsiveness, to promote equity and to differentiate for a diverse population of ESOLs including students with a diagnosed disability or barriers to learning.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to lead and conduct classroom courses and/or workshops
• Ability to use technology in the classroom including applicable college-wide learning management systems
• Online teaching experience
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods to engage all student

• Employ a variety of teaching methods to engage all students.
• Use DESE and Program curricula for ESL classes
• attend weekly department meetings with the ABE/ESOL team to examine formative assessments and collaborate with other ESOL instructor peers
• Plan effective ESOL units of study and lessons that align with the Massachusetts State Frameworks
• Demonstrate cultural proficiency and use of effective and culturally and linguistically relevant instructional practices
• Plan and participate in data collection and analysis to identify target areas of improvements.
• Collaborate and co-plan with other instructors to provide the highest quality instruction and support for ESOL Learners
• Proctor TABE E assessments.
• Use all available technology and…