Instructor, English Second Language (ESL) - Part-Time (POOL)

Description The purpose of this position is to teach English language skills to non-native speakers in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The instructor will plan, deliver, and assess lessons that develop students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to meet their personal, academic, or professional goals.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties

• Design and deliver engaging ESL lessons tailored to students' proficiency levels and learning objectives.
• Develop lesson plans that incorporate diverse teaching methods.
• Assess students’ language skills through a variety of assignments to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages participation, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and performance.
• Provide guidance and support to students to help them achieve their language learning goals.
• Stay current on ESL teaching methodologies and trends through professional development opportunities.

Typical Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree. Experience with teaching English Second Language preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general office procedures and protocols.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in communication, verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in planning and creating lesson plans.
• Skilled in the organization of class modules and assessments.
• Ability to input student data and records accurately.
• Ability to deliver instruction in a way that stimulates intellectual curiosity and encourages independent and creative thinking.
• Ability to maintain and encourages a clean, orderly, and safe teaching environment.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the diversity of student backgrounds, skills, and learning styles.

Ability to maintain a thorough and current understanding of instructional areas and disciplines.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands This job requires continuous talking or hearing; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional reaching with hands and arms, gripping or feeling with hands; typing/repetitive movement, climbing or balancing, occasionally and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to indoor environment and classroom setting.

Health and Safety Standards All employees of Piedmont Community College who must enter an outside agency for the purpose of their work will be expected to adhere to the health and safety standards of that agency. This includes background checks, vaccinations, or any other requirements set forth by the agency.

Candidates Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications and staffing resources, The Office of Human Resources & Organizational Development will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status to each and every applicant.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Organizational Development at 336-322-2120 or send an email to [email protected]

Piedmont Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. This position is not eligible for benefits.