Instructor – ESL Intensive Program

Computer Systems Institute•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor will teach courses within the ESL Programs. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering ESL curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.

Requirements

Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL
Native or near-native ability to speak English
Bachelor or Master degree in ESL/EFL, two years prior teaching experience required.
In Cases where the Bachelor or Master Degree is not in ESL/EFL, language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes, at a minimum, the following: Language teaching methodology
The nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics
The structure of English ( e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse)
Second language acquisition
Intercultural communication ( e.g., sociolinguistics, crosscultural studies)
Practicum experience

Responsibilities

Teaches courses in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL
Prepares lesson plans as part of administrative tasks per class assignment
Delivers lectures and facilitates project-based learning (PBL)
Evaluates and monitors students’ progress
Maintains necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean
Attends quarterly ESL instructor in-service meetings
Stays abreast with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional development activities annually
Organizes and leads field trips for students
Actively contributes to program improvement
Provides academic advising and support to students