Adult Education - ESL Teacher - Monday/Wednesday PM

Department: Bristol Adult Education Center
Reports to: Director, Bristol Adult Education Center

About the role

The adult education ESL teacher is responsible for performing the related responsibilities necessary to help adult students develop the academic knowledge, life skill competencies, and attitudes that will contribute to their development as mature, productive and responsible adults and facilitate their ability to participate in the educational development of their children.

Requirements

• Hold a valid teaching certificate
• Be eligible for or willing to obtain a Connecticut 088 certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Certified or certifiable in CT English to Non-English Speaking Adults (088) or TESOL certification (111)

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory adult education meetings and staff development sessions
• Meet with program coordinator and facilitator to discuss classroom materials and other issues
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment and standards of behavior
• Plan life skills and academic instruction based on needs assessments, appropriate appraisal instruments, and program guidelines aligned with the CCR Standards
• Develop teaching strategies appropriate for adult ESL learners
• Implement instruction that reflects structure and logical sequence for the appropriate learning levels
• Organize and request teaching materials appropriate for adult ESL learners
• Help administer appropriate CCS testing
• Maintain accurate attendance records

Pay

$33.03 per hour (instructional rate); $20.00 per hour (prep rate)

Schedule

4 hours × 2 days per week (Monday/Wednesday), 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM