Adult School - ESL Teacher (Morning Shift - M-F/ 9 am -12 pm)

Sequoia Union High School District•Redwood City, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Sequoia Adult School is hiring an hourly paid ESL teacher for classes held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week at the school’s location at 3247 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California. The Adult School Teacher develops and teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses offered by the Adult School. The position reports directly to the Director of Adult Education. The teacher instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other elements of the course of study, while supporting student success and explaining the purpose and value of education in American society. The role includes developing and assessing lessons, adapting instruction to individual needs, evaluating and communicating academic progress, maintaining classroom behavior and attendance records, and collaborating with staff and, where applicable, paraprofessionals. Applicants must hold a valid California teaching credential and submit the credential, an updated resume, and a letter of interest through EdJoin. Experience teaching adults is desired. Instructors may qualify for a medical stipend for healthcare premiums depending on hours worked per school year.

Requirements

Valid California teaching credential.
Submit an updated resume and letter of interest with the EdJoin application.
Experience teaching adults is desired.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching adults.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable state, county, district, and school regulations.
Use the district-approved course outline.
Teach citizenship, basic communication skills, and other course elements specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
Help students understand the proper function and value of education in American society.
Identify student needs, collaborate with professional staff to address health, learning, and attitude problems, and actively support each student’s success.
Develop, implement, assess, and revise lesson plans and instructional materials.
Use a wide range of teaching strategies to support individualized instruction.
Create a functional and attractive learning environment.
Evaluate students’ academic growth and communicate evaluations to students; record and report evaluations when students are seeking credit.
Explain the school program and its specific elements to students.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards consistent with district and adult school policies.
Cooperate in selecting or developing books, audiovisual aids, pamphlets, learning units, and equipment needed for instruction.
Plan and coordinate paraprofessionals’ work, where applicable.
Participate in Adult School in-service activities.
Maintain accurate attendance records and submit them by established due dates; immediately inform the Director if class enrollment falls below the minimum.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.