ESL Continuing Education Trainer (Evenings/Travel)

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a Continuing Education ESL Trainer to instruct English language classes for non-native speakers and improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The role uses varied teaching methods to help students reach language proficiency goals.

The trainer will implement and evaluate curricula, motivate learners, prepare educational plans, and maintain records. Flexible hours, occasional evenings/weekends, and travel throughout the district are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willing to travel throughout the college district using own transportation.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Instructs English language classes for students of various proficiency levels.
• Implements educational curriculum to ensure student success.
• Evaluates and optimizes educational curriculum.
• Motivates students to attend class, learn, and be successful.
• Creates individual educational plans to support timely coursework completion; ensures that students complete their individual educational plan in a timely manner.
• Maintains student and class records.
• Tracks student attendance.
• Assesses students' academic performance.
• Completes and submits course documentation when due.
• Informs Coordinators of students not meeting attendance and academic goals and/or not complying with behavior expectations.
• Informs Coordinators of support services for students.
• Maintains a positive, productive classroom and handles behavior problems effectively.
• Communicates with students, staff and peers in a professional, respectful, and constructive manner.
• Conducts sponsor-teacher conferences.
• Travels throughout the College district, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

South Texas College seeks a Continuing Education ESL Trainer to instruct English language classes for non-native speakers and improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The role uses varied teaching methods to help students reach language proficiency goals.

The trainer will implement and evaluate curricula, motivate learners, prepare educational plans, and maintain records. Flexible hours, occasional evenings/weekends, and travel throughout the district are required.