PT ESL Instructor (CE) - Downtown Campus

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC seeks an ESL instructor to provide classroom instruction to adult learners, assess needs, tailor lessons to work-related and employability skills, and apply varied teaching methods such as demonstrations, visuals, role plays, and feedback.

Responsibilities include lesson planning, creating tests, recording attendance and performance, participating in curriculum development, attending meetings, and ensuring alignment with CFCC policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: An Associate degree or equivalent combination of education/credentials.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to adult ESL students.
• Assess student needs and tailor lessons to work-related and employability skills.
• Prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials.
• Maintain attendance and performance records; align with accreditation requirements.
• Participate in curriculum development and faculty meetings.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Assessment skills

Student-centered instruction

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

DEFINITION

To provide classroom instruction to adult ESL students by assessing their needs and using these assessments to inform direct instruction centering on work-related and employability skills that are immediately applicable to students' lives. Instructor adjusts teaching methods to students' learning styles which may include: demonstrations, visuals to support instruction, problem-solving, pair and small group activities, student speaking practice, meaningful interaction, role play, and feedback. Instruction is differentiated and contextualized.

Primary goals of theESLdepartment include improving English language conversation abilities, increasing student self-confidence, and developing students' employment/employ-ability skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives supervision from the Director of Academic and Career Readiness
• Receives direction from the ESL Coordinator
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change; attend faculty meetings as required
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
• Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format;
• Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Meet documentation requirements and deadlines as set forth by the program coordinator
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Principles and procedures of instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment
• Classroom instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies
• Current trends, research and development in the area of adult education
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• making observations
• reading and writing
• communicating with others
• operating assigned equipment
• handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment
• preparing and presenting instructional material
• bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
• making sound decisions
• responding to questions
• demonstrating intellectual capabilities
• evaluating special learning needs of students

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Required Experience:

• Ability to determine students' English work- and life-related needs through both formal (testing) and informal assessment. Ability to implement various teaching methods to meet the learning styles of individuals who cannot read or speak English. Ability to follow-up and follow-through so that each student may realize educational gains and success.
• Must be able to implement various learning styles and instruct individuals who cannot read or speak English.

Minimum Required Education/Training:

• An Associate degree from an accredited college or university OR any combination of education and credentials related to the position

Preferred Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.