PT ESL Instructor (ESL)- Willard Outreach Center, Willard, NC

ESL InstructorTo 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 the ESL department include improving English language conversation abilities, increasing student self-confidence, and developing students' employment/employ-ability skills.This position will be located at Willard Outreach Center in Willard, NC (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 6:30-9:30pm)Receives supervision from the Director of Academic and Career ReadinessReceives direction from the ESL CoordinatorExercises no supervisionDuties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to studentsPrepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessonsDevelop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scoresProvide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriateParticipate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change; attend faculty meetings as requiredMaintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirementsStay 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 guidelinesParticipate 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 appropriateMeet documentation requirements and deadlines as set forth by the program coordinatorPerform related duties and responsibilities as requiredQualificationsKnowledge of:Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulationsPrinciples and procedures of instructional program development and administration in the area of assignmentClassroom instructional techniques and proceduresPrinciples and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategiesCurrent trends, research and development in the area of adult educationPrinciples and procedures of record keepingPrinciples and techniques involved in test development and administrationAbility to:Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulationsInterpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulationsCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingEstablish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of workMaintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:making observationsreading and writingcommunicating with othersoperating assigned equipmenthandling varied tasks simultaneouslyMaintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of timeoperating assigned equipmentpreparing and presenting instructional materialbending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 poundsMaintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:making sound decisionsresponding to questionsdemonstrating intellectual capabilitiesevaluating special learning needs of studentsExperience and Training GuidelinesAny 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: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 positionPreferred Experience/Training:Bachelor's degree in education or related fieldSupplemental InformationThis 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.