ESL Instructor

Chugach Government Solutions•New York, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The ESL Instructor provides English as a Second Language instruction to Job Corps students to improve English language proficiency and support academic, career training, employability, and successful transition outcomes. The position plans and delivers instructional activities appropriate to individual student needs, evaluates student progress, maintains accurate instructional records, and works collaboratively with Center staff to support student achievement. This position is located onsite in South Bronx, NY. The stated wage range is $62,000–$72,000.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
Two years of relevant experience with youth.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Successfully pass the background check and drug test required on the contract.
Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Satisfy applicable contractual or program-specific instructional credential requirements.
Demonstrated experience teaching ESL, English Language Learners (ELL), or adult English-language learners.
Knowledge of ESL instructional methods appropriate for students with varying levels of English proficiency.
Ability to develop and deliver activities that improve English communication, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver ESL instruction to improve students' reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension skills.
Assess student needs and use assessment results to develop instructional strategies and learning activities.
Provide individualized instruction and support based on student skill levels, needs, and progress.
Develop and use lesson plans, instructional materials, classroom activities, and other learning resources.
Monitor and evaluate student academic progress and provide feedback and additional instructional support.
Maintain accurate and timely student attendance, progress, assessment, and instructional records.
Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
Incorporate employability, career-readiness, and practical English skills into instruction when appropriate.
Coordinate with Career Technical Training, Counseling, Residential, and other Center departments to support student academic and career goals.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, student activities, and other Center activities as required.
Comply with applicable Job Corps requirements, academic policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Promote student attainment of career success standards by modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition, and providing interventions.
Perform other duties as assigned.