Adjunct Adult Education English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Savannah Technical College seeks an Adjunct Adult Education ESL Instructor to teach English as a second language and to develop course syllabi and learning objectives. The role focuses on fostering student outcomes and maintaining essential records.

The instructor will evaluate progress, ensure compliance with program requirements, and collaborate with staff. A flexible schedule and potential split teaching days between campus locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate or equivalent foreign language with TESL certification.
• One year of full-time (or equivalent) paid teaching experience.
• Excellent human-relations, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and develop program syllabi, goals and objectives.
• Evaluate students’ progress toward goals and objectives.
• Maintain documentation and program certification requirements as applicable.
• Prepare and maintain administrative reports and required documentation.
• Stay current with field trends by attending staff development activities.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in TESL / TESOL / English with TESL certificate

One year teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career.

Position Details

Job Title: Adjunct Adult Education English as Second Language (ESL) Instructor
Agency: Savannah Technical College
Job Requisition ID: JR0000007832
Shift: Any (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Instructing students, developing program syllabi, goals and objectives
• Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Ensuring student learning outcomes are attained and appropriately recorded
• Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Preparing and maintaining required documentation and administrative reports
• Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom
• Meeting with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of students
• Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, and the Adjunct Instructor must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days between campus locations
• Must fully embrace the responsibility for maintaining an acceptable number of students within this program and also work diligently to maximize positive student outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in TESL, TESOL, English with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate
• One year of full-time (or equivalent), paid teaching experience
• Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in usage of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in linguistics, applied linguistics, English, composition, bilingual/bicultural studies, reading, speech, or any foreign language with a TESL certificate, linguistics with a TESL certificate, applied linguistics with a TESL certificate
• Three years of full-time, paid teaching experience
• Active participation in appropriate professional/occupational organizations

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a tutoring center or office environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts objects of a light to medium weight, up to 25lbs.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Positions are contingent upon funding.

Equal Opportunity Statement & Compliance

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify: For compliance activities, contact April Leavy, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or [phone], [e-mail]. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About the Employer

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.