Description:

The Part-time ESL Instructor will provide student-centered English as a Second Language instruction including listening, comprehension, pronunciation, reading and writing skills to students from a variety of cultures and educational backgrounds. Classes will be provided in the mornings, 9 am - 12 pm, Monday thru Thursday, with some additional hours required for training. Location will be 6440 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77081.

Duties:

Prepare daily lesson plans that coincide with the Texas Standards Curriculum. Submit lesson plans to the Program Director on a weekly basis.

Provide syllabus at the beginning of each 10-week session.

Provide 12 hours per week of ESL classroom instruction to classes of 15 – 30 students at various levels of English proficiency (from pre-literate to advanced).

Teach digital literacy, job readiness and job search skills to all levels of ESL Students.

Prepare or obtain, and administer evaluative tests to students to determine appropriate level of instruction for each student and to serve as a baseline for later evaluation. Prepare, obtain, and administer mid-course and post-course tests to determine student progress.

Utilize digital curricula.

Assist students with setting and achieving short and long term SMART goals.

Meet and document all state-mandated performance measures for ESL measurable skills gains and outcomes.

Maintain student portfolios in accordance with Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Maintain an average daily attendance of 15 students.

Prepare and maintain correct attendance and performance documentation and performance reports including: daily student sign-in sheets, student outcome and assessment logs, and study plans.

Submit all documentation, progress reports; lesson plans, success stories and innovative activities to Program Director in a timely fashion.

Meet individually with students as needed during the program period.

Provide discipline and guidelines for students in the classroom.

Complete required in-service training in a timely fashion.

Attend teacher’s meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Bilingual preferred.

Must have a Bachelor’s degree (From the United States or the evaluated equivalent).

Must be proficient in Word and Excel.

Strong preference will be given to applicants with ESL teaching certification and/or teaching experience with adult students and students from different cultural backgrounds.

Strong computer skills preferred.

Must have a commitment to humanitarian issues, equal access to opportunity, and building resilient, welcoming communities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work is primarily performed in an office/indoor setting with moderate noise level. This job occasionally requires the employee to stand; walk; sit; use hands; climb stairs; reach overhead balance; stoop; kneel; read; talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should never attempt to lift more than the required amount.