Adult Education Instructor Pool - ESL

Adult Education Instructor

Under general supervision and with department established practice and expectation, part-time ESL Instructors teach assigned courses in accordance with ESL Program curriculum guidelines and fulfill the responsibilities outlined below. Applicants must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Part-time positions in the AE Department are hired via contract each semester.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend and contribute to required Beginning and End of Semester meetings, cohort meetings and participate in professional development trainings.
• Teach assigned courses, whether on campus or off campus, day or evening, following the official course guidelines and using approved textbooks and other learning materials.
• Provide effective instruction in English language skills, IELCE Civics components, workforce preparation skills, academic skills, and digital literacy skills to ensure that the educational needs of students are met and that students achieve learning objectives.
• Strive for minimum 65% student retention and 45% Measurable Skills Gains
• Respond to and incorporate feedback from ESL Administrators regarding best practices in the classroom based on observations and trainings.
• Assist with student registration, placement, and advising as assigned.
• Start all classes on time, as scheduled, and teach for their full duration each session for 60 total contact hours per semester unless in case of reduced hours due to weather and holidays.
• Follow ESL Program procedures for what to do in case of needed absence.
• Keep accurate records of student attendance for each class session and submit completed attendance reports and end of semester documents to administrative staff by stated deadlines.
• Initiate follow-up procedures, including making phone calls, for students who miss classes.
• Follow procedures for entering grades in LACES and Banner databases at the end of each semester.
• Evaluate student performance via formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, administer official pre- and post-tests, advise students on progress and possible promotions, and communicate registration recommendations for each student to ESL Program Coordinator.
• Understand about department, college, and community resources relevant to ESL students and convey information to students when appropriate. Remain current with AE and SFCC programs and community resources, as there may be changes each semester.
• Make recommendations for improvement to the ESL Program by evaluating course content, student needs, and instructional methods and assist in development of curriculum, assessment materials, and course exit criteria as needed.
• Return all borrowed materials to the ESL offices at the end of the semester.
• Communicate proactively and promptly with the ESL Program Administrators and instructors, both in person and electronically, in order to maintain an effective and responsive ESL Program.
• Although the above are typical of the duties and responsibilities normally performed, additional duties and responsibilities requiring the same or lesser skills, knowledge and dexterity may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of ESL instructional methodology, assessment, materials, and digital technologies.
• Ability to plan and implement effective ESL classroom instruction.
• Ability to facilitate learning environments for linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse student population.
• Ability to use technology for instructional and administrative functions and to meet deadlines for administrative and funding requirements.

Supervision Received:

• Works under general supervision and reports to the ESL Program Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

• May oversee classroom volunteers or practicum students.

Working Conditions:

• The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally may lift up to 25 pounds.
• Approximate percentages of other physical job requirements:
• Standing 45%
• Walking 35%
• Sitting 20%
• Driving 0%

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and a TESOL Certificate or experience equivalent.
• Experience teaching language to adults is strongly preferred, though other teaching and training experience will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
• Additional qualities: a demonstrated commitment to professional development, experience living/teaching abroad, bilingualism in English/Spanish.

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not…