ESL Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education)

ESL Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education)Under the supervision of the Dean of Adult Education and the Lead ESL Instructor, the Part-Time Instructor is responsible for imparting classes, implementing, and designing curriculum-based activities for the IDPL English language program initiatives, including ESL, EL Civics, English Literacy, and first language literacy classes.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPrepares and presents material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines.Regularly evaluates student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation.Designs, writes, administers, and grades exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation.Prepares syllabus documents as requested, including syllabus writing for the department and curriculum writing for other staff.Is present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes.Motivates students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention.Receives positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted twice annually.Keeps accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record.Demonstrates ability to work in a team with colleagues.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.Is able to provide instruction in morning and evening schedule on the same dayStays up to date by attending professional development on an ongoing basis, no less than four hours every six months.Attends civic events in support of the school and the community.QualificationsB.A. in language, math, subject area or education;1 year classroom experience teaching adultsPrevious Syllabus Document and Lesson plan writing as instructorExcellent oral and written communication skills, Bilingual Spanish English preferredExperience working with a membership or volunteer environment preferred, nonprofit organization ideal.Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentialityAble to work with a wide variety of peopleExceptional organization and time management skillsAbove average “customer” service approachAbility to maintain composure under pressure.Dependable and punctualAdvanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the InternetThe above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements. Physical Demands Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files. Working Conditions Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.Benefits403b retirement saving plan (if working more than 20 hours per week).Paid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid LeaveInstituto del Progreso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer