Substitute ESL Literacy and Citizenship Instr

Institute For Latino Progress; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement saving plan (if >20h/w

Job summary

Instituto del Progreso Latino seeks a Substitute ESL Literacy and Citizenship Instructor in Chicago for the Adult Education program. This part-time role supports Citizenship and English literacy classes and requires delivering lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining daily attendance.

The instructor may teach morning and evening sessions and participates in professional development. Qualified candidates have a BA in a relevant field, classroom experience with adults, and strong

Qualifications

• B.A. in language, math, subject area or education.
• 1 year classroom experience teaching adults.
• Previous syllabus and lesson plan writing as instructor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality; work well in a team; strong organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for teaching; uses current best practices.

Responsibilities

• Present material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines.
• Evaluate student progress using quizzes, exams, and portfolios.
• Administer and grade exams and quizzes.
• Prepare syllabus documents as requested.
• Be present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled days.
• Motivate students to attend and retain attendance.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Provide instruction in morning and evening if needed.
• Attend professional development as requested by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Team collaboration

Time management

Professional courtesy

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

B.A. in language, math, subject area or education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substitute ESL Literacy and Citizenship Instr

Adult Education Part Time Professional Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1211

Salary Range: $25.75 To $27.50 Hourly

SUBSTITUTE ESL Literacy and Citizenship Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the ESL Literacy and Citizenship Coordinator, the Substitute ESL Literacy and Citizenship Instructor is responsible for imparting classes for the Citizenship, English Literacy, and first language literacy classes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Presents material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines.
• Evaluates student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation.
• Administers and grades exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation.
• Prepares syllabus documents as requested.
• Is present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled days.
• Motivates students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention.
• Keeps accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record.
• Able to provide instruction in morning and evening on the same day if needed.
• Stays up to date by attending professional development as requested by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• B.A. in language, math, subject area or education
• 1 year classroom experience teaching adults
• Previous syllabus and lesson plan writing as instructor
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, Bilingual Spanish English preferred
• Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Dependable and punctual
• Exhibits professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, and team members, and the public.
• Shows enthusiasm to teach, understands and applies current best-practices in classroom techniques and materials.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Nature of work requires an ability to stand for long periods of time and operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work performed in a general classroom and office environment.

BENEFITS

403b retirement saving plan (if working more than 20 hours per week).

PAID TIME OFF

Instituto del Progreso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer