Adult Education ESL Instructor

General Position Summary: Help students improve their basic English language: reading, writing, and verbal. The Adult Education ESL Instructor provides appropriate instruction for groups and individuals using materials, tools, equipment, and scenarios to meet students’ academic needs. Work with students to determine potential barriers to their success and work with them to implement solutions that ensure their success. Teaching may include face-to-face, online, day, or evening classes.

Supervisor: Director of Adult Education

Physical Demands: Lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment: Frequent interaction with staff, students, and the public; Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, and bending

Starting Pay: $25 per hour

Schedule:

· Varies

Essential Functions:

· Utilize and provide direct instruction through innovative, effective, and equitable teaching techniques

· Assists with orientation and testing when needed

· Participates in developing, revising, and monitoring the implementation of the curriculum

· Assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement

· Provide classroom instruction, feedback, and direct student learning using available technology

· Meet individually with students to determine skill level, industry experience, and education/training needs

· Guide students through assessments and create an individualized career plan

· Coordinate supports that will assist students with attendance and participation in program activities and make referrals to partnering agencies as appropriate

· Completes reports, collects data, and provides information for program monitoring as requested

· Meet all deadlines

· Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities

· Keeps abreast of developments, research, and new technology.

· Participate in campus activities and recruitment

· Demonstrate a solid commitment to the River Parishes Community College Mission

· Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution

· Two years of teaching experience

· Bilingual – English & Spanish

· Satisfactory background check

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution with a concentration in Education

· Two years of teaching experience with adult learners over the age of 18

Minimum Skills:

· Dependable – punctual

· Strong organizational skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to prioritize tasks – good time-management skills

· Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others

· Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Skills:

· Demonstrate proficiency in Canvas