ESL Instructor (Part-time)

General Function

The ESL Instructor will teach English to students at various skills levels and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor is required; master’s degree preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching adult learners
• TESOL certified preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to engage students at various English levels
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Experience working with College and Career Readiness/Basic Skills Programs is preferred

Working Conditions

• Typical classroom environment
• Frequent standing for several hours throughout the day
• Bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, and kneeling
• Lifting and carrying items up to 25 lbs. without assistance
• Sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone and computer

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The duties of the ESL Instructor (Part-time) include, but are not limited to:

• Organize and execute lesson plans using multiple modalities and technologies
• Motivate students to participate and attend class
• Maintain an acceptable rate of student growth as measured by gains in Educational Functioning Levels (EFL) or other Measurable Skill Gains (MSG)
• Report and evaluate students' progress
• Establish positive relationships with students and communicate expectations to ensure progress and participation
• Complete and/or correct student data input or other important information as requested by program staff
• Attend professional development as required by the Transitional and Career Studies Program
• Direct students to resources and additional support to ensure success and retention
• Meet deadlines for required paperwork
• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives using the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (ELP)
• Use data from testing and formative assessment to plan instruction
• Modify instructional methods and strategies as necessary to meet diverse student needs
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Maintain accurate attendance records and enter student hours into ADVANSYS

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.