Academic Advice, Collaborative Learning, Depth Perception, English Language, English as a Foreign Language (EFL/TEFL), English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL), Knowledge Base, Language Teaching, Learning Management System (LMS), Lesson Plans, Linguistics, Physical Demands, Progress Reports, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, SAP, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis
Supervisor's Title: Academic Dean/Program Manager
Department: Academics
General Summary: 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.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL up to 27.5 hours per week
- Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to each course session
- Grade and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner
- Evaluate and monitor students' progress the use of various assessment tools
- Deliver engaging instruction through a variety of student-centered classroom activities
- Maintain necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager
- Provide support through academic advising to ensure student growth and retention.
- Attend and participate in quarterly instructor in-service meetings.
- Stay well-informed with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional growth activities annually
- Organize and lead fieldtrips for student enrichment once per quarter.
- Actively contribute to program improvement by proactively providing feedback and participating in various committees
- Additional tasks as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL
- Native or near-native ability to speak English
Education and Experience: The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field). At least two years of prior teaching experience to adult learners preferred.
If the Bachelor's or Master's Degree is not in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field), language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes 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, cross-cultural studies)
- Practicum experience
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits Offered: C
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