ELS Substitute Instructor

ILSC Education Group • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The ELS Substitute Instructor plans, teaches, and evaluates assigned classes in accordance with the ELS curriculum, primarily for adult students. The role works with support from the Academic Director, Instructional Specialists, and Senior Instructors. It also maintains student class records, completes administrative duties as requested or required, and participates in professional development, including workshops, meetings, and assisting instructors.

The position may teach Structure/Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Reading/Writing, Language Technology Center, and/or Skills Enhancement Classes. It includes preparing lesson plans, exercises, and tests; evaluating and counseling students on classroom performance; maintaining a learning-conducive classroom; coordinating instruction and student records with other teachers; and supporting Associate Instructors. The Substitute Instructor also contributes to teaching-material development, classroom and staff-area upkeep, administrative meetings, evaluation processes, and scheduled class-hour activities. In emergency situations, the instructor may substitute for less than a full day when the Academic Director has no reasonable alternative and the instructor is not already teaching a full day.

Requirements

• Experience teaching adult and young adult students.
• Bachelor’s degree or better in English or a related field.
• At least 6 months of ELS teaching experience if the candidate does not have an MA in TESOL or CELTA.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate or better in CELTA or a related field.
• Certificate or better in TESOL or a related field.
• Master’s degree or better in Applied Linguistics or a related field.
• Master’s degree or better in TESOL or a related field.
• Qualifying Certificate or better.
• Qualifying Master’s degree or better.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Structure/Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Reading/Writing, Language Technology Center, and/or Skills Enhancement Classes.
• Prepare lesson plans, exercises, and tests.
• Test, evaluate, and counsel students regarding classroom performance.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinate instruction, attendance records, and evaluation with other teachers.
• Follow Center and Company policies and procedures, and communicate local policy to Associate Instructors.
• Complete administrative paperwork as required or requested.
• Maintain performance and attendance records.
• Maintain Center resource materials and files.
• Observe other teachers for professional development as suggested by the Academic Director, and be observed in all facets of the program.
• Participate in administrative meetings and professional development activities.
• Participate in the employee evaluation process, including classroom observations, follow-up discussions, and performance appraisal.
• Provide assistance to Associate Instructors.
• Develop and/or refine teaching materials at the local level.
• Participate in activities during scheduled class hours and, when requested, disseminate information about after-class activities.
• Contribute to keeping classrooms, the staff workroom, and staff lounge neat.
• Substitute in emergency situations for less than a full day when no reasonable alternative is available to the Academic Director and the instructor is not already teaching a full day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer; the organization is committed to providing a barrier-free environment and may provide disability-related assistance or accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time