Part-time ESL Teacher Adult Education

Title: Part-time ESL Teacher - Adult Education

Employee Classification: Part-time Temporary

Institution:Northeast State Community College

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: Northeast State Community College

Salary: $22-$26 an hour 12-15 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Adult Education Program Director the ESL Teacher is responsible for teaching English language and literacy to adult learners with limited English proficiency according to Tennessee Adult Education ESL content standards and assessment competencies while accommodating individual learners needs and goals.

Job Duties

• Follow the TN Division of Adult Education Assessment Policy for pre- and post-testing to assess and evaluate students to determine their progress and potential for advancement to the next National Reporting System (NRS) level utilizing the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS).
• Provide orientation for new ESL students including CASAS proctoring.
• Administer assessment interpret scores and advise students on their performance on the test.
• Provide instruction to a multi-level class in reading writing speaking and listening for every lesson.
• Maintain student attendance and records of progress in accordance with the Division of Adult Education requirements.
• Participate in the retention and follow-up of students.
• Participate in local and state activities/staff development
• Use a variety of instructional approaches including integrating technology in the classroom to accommodate different learning styles and levels of functioning.
• Adhere to AE teaching standards/classroom requirements.
• Assist with recruitment registration orientation and assessment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

Active Teachers License or Waiver
ESL Certification
One year of teaching experience in secondary post-secondary or adult education programs
Proficiency in language other than English

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Technology Skills: MS Office skills Word Excel Outlook; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating an ability to establish a positive relationship with staff and students.
Knowledge of and ability to consistently apply TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) best practices
Ability to travel to satellite class locations when necessary
Able to work a split schedule including up to two evenings per week

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Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.