Adult Education - ESL Teacher - Tues/Thurs PM

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.

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 that are based on the CCR Standards.
• Develop teaching strategies appropriate for the adult ESL learner.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid teaching certificate and be eligible for or willing to obtain a 088 certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Certified or certifiable in CT English to Non‑English Speaking Adults (088) or TESOL certification (111).

Pay

$33.03 per hour for teaching; $20.00 per hour for preparation work.

Schedule

4 hours per day, two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 4 PM–8 PM. Position starts ASAP.