Lead ESL Instructor

• →Review and provide feedback regarding instructors’ lesson plans
• →Create and execute daily lesson plans based on textbook curriculum as needed
• →Assist supervisor with classroom observations and skill development for other instructors
• →Plan and provide supplemental learning materials to demonstrate concepts in curriculum based on students’ needs
• →Coordinate and administer assessments and evaluations adhering to the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) standards
• →Conduct and organize student intake process at the start of each semester
• →Ensure timely data collection, create reports and answer all data/information requests with staff assistance
• →Manage routine administrative functions of the classroom including recording daily attendance, enforcing attendance policy, collecting assignments and contacting absent students and encouraging their return to class
• →Counsel students on attendance and other class related concerns
• →Hold regular office hours to be available for student questions and assistance
• →Maintain student waiting list
• →Plan and organize special presentations and events for students
• →Assist in organizing and conducting professional development workshops and training sessions for instructors
• →Conduct team meetings with ESL instructors on a regular basis
• →Oversee the ordering of materials and supplies within an assigned budget
• →Attend partner and collaboration meetings as needed
• →Participate in community outreach activities and awareness campaigns to increase recognition and participation in services offered
• →Work with supervisor to determine volunteer placement and maintenance
• →Maintain currency in ESL education techniques targeted toward adult learners
• →May teach various program classes as needed
• →May provide oversight for peers
• →Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• →Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and techniques of adult learning
• Individual and group behavior

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Design and delivery of effective lesson plans targeted to adult learners

Ability to:

• Organize and develop instructional material and present information and material in an interesting and challenging manner
• Plan and evaluate curriculum
• Organize and maintain records and appropriate documentation
• Evaluate individual and/or group instructional needs
• Communicate sufficiently to teach adults
• Maintain proficiency in subject matter taught
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Speak and write in English
• Interpret, speak and write in Arabic/Spanish or language of predominant service population is preferred

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Required Disciplines:
  • Education (preferred), Business, Finance or related field

~and~

• At least one year of teaching experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  • ESL certification preferred

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office