ELL Instructor

Mission: The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands is to cultivate generations of engaged, thriving Latinos through educational foundations, workforce development and leadership opportunities.

Summary

The Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI)- Adult Education ELL Instructor provides instruction to adult learners in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. Through weekly sessions, the Adult Education ELL Instructor prepares lessons and implements curriculum-based classes that support participant’s learning and engagement.

The ELL instructor supports the WEI Supervisor with student, enrollment, data entry, event logistics, and participant engagement (retention). The ideal candidate is highly organized and dependable, community-oriented, and excited to make a difference by implementing WEI’s purpose of strengthening Omaha’s bilingual and Latino workforce through educational initiatives and on the job training.

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

•Enjoys supporting adult learners in achieving their educational and career goals.

• Think outside the box to overcome barriers faced by the individuals we serve.

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and dependable (able to follow through on tasks and deadlines).

• Collaborative and enjoys facilitating and teaching diverse groups of people.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, community-based environment.

• Demonstrates good judgment, strong decision-making skills and is highly resourceful.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Develops course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional activities to ensure effective implementation of English curriculum.

• Establishes and communicates clear learning objectives for all instructional activities.

• Implements course(s) using effective and engaging instructional techniques that promote student success.

• Assesses student progress using specific, measurable learning objectives and timeframes.

• Uses instructional experience to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Class Preparation & Administration

• Prepares and organizes class materials, workshops, or seminars; manages related paperwork..

• Develops and maintains updated class rosters; tracks attendance, gradespre/post data as required.

• Maintains accurate records of payments, donations, and other class-related documentation.

• Responds promptly and professionally to student and client inquiries via email, phone, or in person.

Program Support & Data Management

• Supports data collection, input, and transcription for program evaluations, forms, and surveys.

• Assists in program planning, student enrollment, and summer program development activities.

• Helps coordinate ceremonies, events, and activities celebrating student successes.

• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Team & Community Engagement

• Attends required team meetings and actively participates in team development opportunities.

• Helps build positive relationships within the team and among program participants.

• Represents LCM Adult Education and its programming within the community at outreach events, and with stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

• Communication - Professional written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of professional email etiquette; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with co-workers, adult learners. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.

• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

• Problem-Solving – Flexible and resourceful in supporting diverse learning needs.

• Proficiency in Personal Computer – Ability to effectively navigate and operate Microsoft Office and Google Docs systems including Calendar/Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Task Execution & Reliability – Follows direction, completes assigned tasks accurately and on time, and supports team priorities effectively.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or related field or one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience teaching adults, preferably in English and Spanish.

• Ability to work with culturally diverse learners.

• Proficient with digital tools and basic classroom technology.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience with hybrid or online instruction.

• Knowledge of workforce development or career readiness programming.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

• Hours: Part-time, generally six hours per week depending on course load. With an Adult Education class schedule of Monday through Thursday mornings and evenings and Saturday morning. This class schedule is based on the availability of instructor and adult student learners.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Resume accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We believe in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. We are committed to equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all levels of our organization and throughout all our programs.