ESL Basic Skills Instructor

Anne Arundel Community College; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Anne Arundel Community College seeks an ESL Basic Skills Instructor to teach literacy and beginner level students in a multi-level classroom. Instruction aligns with the Maryland Core ESL Content Standards and uses pre-testing to tailor lessons.

The role emphasizes adapting to diverse adult learners and maintaining organized administrative records. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (Education/TESL preferred) and 1 year ESL teaching or tutoring experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field, Education/TESL preferred.
• 1-year experience ESL teaching or tutoring preferred; those without an Education/TESL degree are advised to take ESL 380 or certificate at AACC.
• Experience working with adult students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to teach multiple levels within the same classroom.
• Strong organizational skills for managing and completing administrative paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL Basic Skills classes designed for literacy/beginning level students.
• Adapt instruction to student needs, levels, and Core ESL Content Standards.
• Prepare and administer pre-tests and ongoing assessments.
• Contribute to classroom management in a multi-level environment.

Skills

ESL teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Education/TESL preferred

Job description

ESL Basic Skills Instructor Class Description: Classes are designed for students who are at the literacy or beginning levels. Classroom environment is multi-level; students are pre-tested and instruction is based on their needs, levels and the Core ESL Content Standards of the Maryland State Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field, Education/TESL preferred.
• 1-year experience ESL teaching or tutoring preferred. NOTE: Those without an Education/TESL degree and ESL experience are advised to take (ESL 380) Introduction to Teaching ESL, or complete the Introduction to Teaching Continuing Education Certificate Program offered at AACC.
• Experience working with adult students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to teach multiple levels within the same classroom.
• Strong organizational skills for managing and completing administrative paperwork.

Availability

Summer, fall and spring terms, days, evenings, and weekends; various locations throughout Anne Arundel County.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to:

Camilla Bergin Rhodes
English Basic Skills (EBS) Coordinator
[e-mail]