Adult Education Instructor (ESL)
About The Position
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island is seeking an Adult Education Instructor (ESL) to teach English to adult learners from diverse backgrounds. The organization strives to create a welcoming environment, empowering the vulnerable through wraparound services for over 100 years. Dorcas International offers a range of services including adult education, language learning, job training, employment services, citizenship and immigration services, refugee resettlement, and more. The Adult Education Instructor (ESL) will teach multi-level classes, plan lessons based on student needs, and maintain a conducive learning environment. The role involves supporting students with instruction and program services, monitoring attendance and academic progress, making routine operational decisions, meeting with a supervisor, and collaborating with program staff.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- TESOL training or a comparable certification for teaching ESL classes is required
- Subject matter expertise/experience in specific content areas
- Ability to relate well to groups of students of differing abilities and backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and through correct written grammar
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues individually and as a team
- Ability to build a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the interests of students
- Ability to engage learners with creative and stimulating instruction
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of teaching experience with adult learners is preferred
- Bilingual ability preferred
Responsibilities
- Teach multi-level classes
- Plan lessons based on the learning needs of culturally diverse students
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Support students regarding instruction and program services
- Monitor and record student attendance and academic progress
- Make routine decisions regarding the everyday operation of the classes
- Meet routinely with a supervisor
- Work collaboratively and collegially with program staff
- Integrate and use technology for instructional and educational purposes
Benefits
- Generous paid vacation, sick days, and personal leave
- 13 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
