English Language Acquisition (ELA) Instructor

Southwestern Community College; Franklin, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College is seeking an instructor to teach English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages. Classes take place in the evenings from 6-9pm on weekdays in Franklin, Sylva, and Bryson City.

The role requires a Bachelor\'s Degree; TESOL certificate or ESL teaching experience is preferred. You will support adult learners, maintain course records, and integrate Civics, English Literacy, and Life Skills into lectures.

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching adults
• Bachelor's degree required; TESOL certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages
• Teach in evenings 6-9pm on weekdays
• Maintain accurate records for each course taught
• Help students improve reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of the English Language
• Include Civics, English Literacy, and Life Skills in each lecture
• Attend meetings and professional development events

Skills

Adult learning

ESL instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

TESOL/ESL experience

Tools

Computers

Job description

Primary Purpose

Teach English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages

Classes take place in the evenings from 6-9pm on weekdays.

Openings in Franklin, Sylva, and Bryson City
3-6 hours/week.
$19.19 hourly

Essential Responsibilities

Enjoy working with adult learners and understand the different teaching principles needed to engage adults in the learning process. Familiar with preparing and teaching assigned courses in accordance with course outlines and published course schedule.

• Maintain accurate records for each course taught.
• Help students of different proficiencies improve reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of the English Language
• Include Civics, English Literacy, and Life Skills components in each lecture
• Assist in student retention and intake of students
• Submit all college class reports in an accurate timely fashion.
• Attend instructor and departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Attend professional development events and maintain professional competence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others.

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: TESOL Certificate or teaching experience in the area of ESL or a foreign language.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to use computers and software to support instruction and troubleshoot problems with equipment and software when necessary.

Licensing Requirement

Valid NC Driver's License