Job title: ESL Adult Educators needed
Company: Illinois TESOL-BE
Job description: Truman College is seeking a Part-Time English as a Second Language (ESL) Adult Educator to provide instruction to students enrolled in our Adult Education Department. Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.
Develops class syllabi and appropriate class materials and curriculum for class instruction.
Takes attendance and monitors class enrollment.
Evaluates student progress and extra instruction needs; refers student to tutoring as needed.
Administers progress tests to students and assigns grades based on test results.
Prepares reports to senior management regarding test scores, student participation and student progress.
Stays abreast of pedagogy of teaching & adjusts teaching methods accordingly.
Keeps abreast of state rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
Attends regular staff meetings with Adult Education Managers and Adult Education Deans to receive information regarding program policies and procedures.
Assists with program registration.
Participates in staff development programs as required.
Performs related duties as required.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university in English, Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field.
M.A. in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field preferred.
Standard-Proficient Instructor training for ESL preferred.
International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider (e.g. E.C.E., W.E.S., etc.).
Official transcript(s) reflect sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course.
Submit sample lesson plans, syllabi and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.
Resume reflects knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
Completed satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee.
15 graduate hours or more in the discipline that they will be teaching.
Current enrollment in a subject appropriate, master's degree program at an accredited university/college.
Schedules vary.
Comments:
Interested applicants should apply online at: https://cccconnect.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/adult-educator-english-as-a-second-language-part-time-3732
Employer:
Harry S. Truman College
Contact:
Steven Teref
Address:
Harry S Truman College
1145 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Work Phone:
773-907-4361
Email:
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
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