Adult Education ESL Instructor

Lake Land College; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Land College in Effingham, Illinois, is seeking an ESL Instructor to implement classroom instruction for adult learners at an employer worksite setting. The role focuses on developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening in English, plus familiarizing students with American norms and practices.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience teaching adults from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach appropriate adult education course.
• Maintain continual evaluation of student attendance and academic progress.
• Submit student records and attendance to the Director of Adult Education.
• Meet student academic needs and goals; refer to appropriate staff.
• Establish relationships with outside social agencies and training programs.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of adult education students.
• Obtain 15 hours of professional development per academic year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathetic listening

Good organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Implement classroom instruction for adult students at an Effingham employer worksite ESL setting. ESL Instructors will prepare individuals with basic reading writing speaking and listening skills in English as well as norms and practices of American Society.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach appropriate adult education course.
2. Maintain continual evaluation of student attendance and academic progress.
3. Promptly submit student records and attendance to the Director of Adult Education.
4. Meet student academic needs and goals. Refer student to the appropriate staff for further case work.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with outside social agencies and training programs that could assist students in achieving academic and personal success.
6. Assist with recruitment and retention of adult education students.
7. Responsible to obtain 15 hours of professional development per academic year.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

Experience Requirements

• Working with individuals with varying degrees of academic abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, empathetic listening skills, and good organizational skills.

Skills

• Adult education philosophy, accurate record keeping.

Personal Requirements

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds.