ESL Instructor

ESL Distance Learning Associate Language Instructor - (2199) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long‑term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. Job Title ESL Distance Learning Associate Language Instructor Location Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA - Joint Base Lewis‑McChord, WA 98433 US (Primary) Job Description Specific Duties Provide virtual language instruction to improve English language proficiency skills across the modalities of Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing (L/R/S/W) as measured by the English Comprehension Level (ECL) test, Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale, or other standardized assessments. Provide virtual instruction to an extremely diverse student body from over 100 countries; students range in age from 18 to over 60, include Military personnel with different levels of rankings and senior civilian executive service equivalent members, and come from varying cultural and religious backgrounds. Provide instruction based on designated Program of Instruction (POI). Develop lesson plans or other learning material, as required, by selecting from and adapting instructor texts, guides, and/or commercial texts or developing unique instructional content to meet the specific linguistic or pedagogical needs of students. Possess the ability to assess, develop a lesson plan, and deliver instruction based on student needs and levels varying from ILR 0+ to 3+. Review, correct, and grade assignments; discuss and provide feedback. Counsel students virtually and make recommendations for remedial and enrichment training based on observation, assessment, and evaluations. Maintain a positive and professional virtual learning environment, telephonic environment, and chat message environment; address student behavior/attendance concerns with site lead, and utilize designated materials mentioned in POI and other products approved by GOVT to support instruction. Establish learning environment conducive to adult ESL/EFL/ESP distance learning using modern communicative and blended‑learning methodologies. Teach ESL/EFL/ESP from basic elementary to advanced English to include preparation for graduate level college courses, preparation for U.S. war colleges, and over 24 specialty areas such as aviation, medical, explosive ordnance disposal. Collaborate with Site Lead, POI analyst, or Language Instructional Developer to address student and curriculum gaps. Virtual instruction may be recorded for training purposes. Job Requirements Required Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen. Native or near‑native proficiency in English with strong understanding of English grammar, usage, and American culture. Experience in providing various levels of ESL/EFL/ESP instruction through a virtual environment. Understanding of diverse cultural, social, and religious backgrounds of international military students. Experience in creating blended learning lessons and the ability to tailor existing materials to fit the customer's needs and expectations. Instructor must have access to a Windows computer, webcam, headset with a microphone, a phone or smart tablet, and a high‑speed internet connection. Basic Education Requirement To qualify for this ESL Distance Learning Instructor position you must meet one of the BASIC Educational Requirements: A. Degree: Successful completion of a four‑year degree that included or was supplemented by a major field in education or 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of specific course work in English as a Second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Linguistics, Foreign Languages, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or in a subject matter appropriate to the position. B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position such as English as a Second Language (ESL); English as a Foreign Language (EFL); Linguistics, Foreign Languages, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4‑year course of study described above. Desired Qualifications Experience using online platforms, such as CL‑150, Blackboard, Canvas, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams. Bachelor's Degree in Education, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of English Second Language, English Foreign Language and English Specific Purposes (ESL/EFL/ESP) instruction and knowledge of the English language and American culture. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for distance learning environments. Knowledge of student assessment techniques and objectives to include test and measurement principles appropriate for virtual instruction. Skill in constructively evaluating and critiquing student performance in a virtual environment. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing through virtual platforms. Ability to work harmoniously with students and organizational personnel remotely and ability to analyze, evaluate, and accomplish special training studies and projects. Proficiency with technology and virtual learning platforms. Security Clearance Travel Some travel may be required Job Type Part‑time Exemption Type Non‑Exempt Category Education EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr