Lead ESL Instructor

About the role

The Lead English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor is responsible for leading a group of instructors in the education of adults whose primary language is not English. This position involves creating and executing lesson plans, coordinating assessments, and managing classroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute daily lesson plans based on textbook curriculum as needed
• Assist supervisor with classroom observations and skill development for other instructors
• Plan and provide supplemental learning materials to demonstrate concepts in curriculum based on students' needs
• Coordinate and administer assessments and evaluations adhering to CASAS standards
• Conduct and organize student intake process at the start of each semester
• Ensure timely data collection, create reports, and answer all data/information requests with staff assistance
• Manage routine administrative functions of the classroom including recording daily attendance, enforcing attendance policy, collecting assignments, and contacting absent students and encouraging their return to class
• Counsel students on attendance and other class-related concerns
• Hold regular office hours to be available for student questions and assistance
• Plan and organize special presentations and events for students
• Absorb oversight for peers
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education (preferred), Business, Finance or related field
• At least one year of teaching experience
• ESL certification preferred
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of adult learning
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and develop instructional material and present information and material in an interesting and challenging manner
• Plan and evaluate curriculum
• Organize and maintain records and appropriate documentation
• Evaluate individual and/or group instructional needs
• Communicate sufficiently to teach adults
• Maintain proficiency in subject matter taught
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Speak and write in English
• Interpret, speak and write in Arabic/Spanish or language of predominant service population is preferred