ESL Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education)

Institute For Latino Progress•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dean of Adult Education and the Lead ESL Instructor, the Part-Time Instructor is responsible for imparting classes, implementing, and designing curriculum-based activities for the IDPL English language program initiatives, including ESL, EL Civics, English Literacy, and first language literacy classes.

Requirements

B.A.in language, math, subject area or education;
1 year classroom experience teaching adults
Previous Syllabus Document and Lesson plan writing as instructor
Excellent oral and written communication skills, Bilingual Spanish English preferred
Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
Able to work with a wide variety of people
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Above average “customer” service approach
Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Dependable and punctual
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a membership or volunteer environment preferred, nonprofit organization ideal.

Responsibilities

Prepares and presents material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines.
Regularly evaluates student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation.
Designs, writes, administers, and grades exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation.
Prepares syllabus documents as requested, including syllabus writing for the department and curriculum writing for other staff.
Is present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes.
Motivates students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention.
Receives positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted twice annually.
Keeps accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record.
Demonstrates ability to work in a team with colleagues.
Exhibits professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, and team members, and the public.
Shows enthusiasm to teach, understands and applies current best-practices in classroom techniques and materials.
Is able to provide instruction in morning and evening schedule on the same day
Stays up to date by attending professional development on an ongoing basis, no less than four hours every six months.
Attends civic events in support of the school and the community.