Adult Educator - English As A Second Language (ESL)
About The Position
Wilbur Wright College Adult Education seeks a part-time Adult Educator to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to adult students. The Adult Education program offers free classes for adults learning English, improving basic literacy, pursuing a GED, preparing for the citizenship test, or preparing to transition to college and career pathways. The educator is expected to bring a passion for teaching and learning, a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college, intellectual curiosity, and effective teaching strategies responsive to diverse student needs. The educator teaches in person and may need to travel between Wilbur Wright College, Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center, and off-campus community sites. Teaching availability is required for either morning classes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or evening classes from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3506 Union. The stated pay rate is $42.57 per hour, in accordance with the applicable bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Some proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
- Complete ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within the second year of hire.
- Teach in person and be able and willing to travel between Wilbur Wright College, Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center, and off-campus community sites as needed.
- Be available to teach either mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Submit a resume reflecting knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques, transcripts showing sufficient subject-relevant coursework, and sample lesson plans, syllabi, and/or a teaching portfolio reflecting instructional skills, computer literacy, and adult learning practices.
- A satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required during the interview process.
- International degree(s) must be evaluated by a certified provider.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education with an ESL endorsement, English, Linguistics, Reading, and/or TESOL is preferred.
- A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related subject—Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Linguistics, Literacy Studies, Reading, Teaching, or TESOL—is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide ESL instruction that supports students in meeting course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
- Use CCC Adult Education core course materials, including materials in the BrightSpace Learning Management System, and customize instruction with supplemental materials when appropriate.
- Customize each class syllabus using the CCC Adult Education course master syllabus, and share and discuss syllabi with students to clarify course expectations.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments of student progress toward SLOs and adjust instruction based on ongoing assessment.
- Take attendance, monitor class enrollment and retention, submit grades, and enter information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
- Complete 12 required professional development hours each fiscal year to comply with ICCB requirements.
- Assist with program registration and orientation as requested.
- Attend and participate in staff development and program staff meetings as required.
- Keep current with state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
