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Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of adjunct faculty to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the College and Career Readiness Division (CCR). Openings for these positions may not exist at the present time; however upon review of your qualifications, you may be contacted directly by the department on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)
- Assesses student needs
- Creates and executes daily lesson plans based on the federal English Language Proficiency Standards, ESL curriculum, current research based ESL methodologies and student needs to provide interactive, contextualized instruction in preparing students to transition to college and careers
- Utilizes various learning management system (LMS) platforms for delivery of virtual instruction. Learns and implements technology to enhance instruction in seated and online environments
- Performs routine administrative functions of the classroom including enforcing student attendance policy, ensuring accurate attendance documentation, communicating regularly with students, staff and supervisor and ensuring students access to virtual and seated classes, etc.
Facilitates community building in virtual and/or seated instruction through collaborative learning, open dialogue, communicative activities, student participation/engagement and student retention activities, including continuous contact with students through email, texts and phone calls
Participates in scheduled Professional Development and staff meetings
Collaborates with Instructional Program Specialists and College & Career Readiness Staff to identify students needing additional support and assist eligible students who are transitioning into college and careers
Adheres to all policies of the site at which the ESL classes are held, unless in direct conflict with College policies
Arrives to class on time with a quality lesson plan prepared to teach for the duration of the contracted class time
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Able to relate and communicate well with individuals from all socio-economic levels and ethnic groups with respect and sensitivity
Excellent oral, written, and listening skills
Self-directed, organized, task and detail oriented, and flexible
Able to demonstrate a variety of instructional techniques and methods
Demonstrates native-like fluency in English
Creates and executes quality interactive contextualized daily lesson plans based on the ESL curriculum, tailored to student needs and current ESL methodologies
Working knowledge of computers, especially use of the internet and Microsoft Office
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Requires at least 6 months of ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching experience in a classroom OR 3 months adult teaching experience in a classroom with an ESL certificate from an accredited institution of higher education
Must have native-like fluency in English
Must be able to develop and teach original lesson plans for a classroom setting that incorporate contextualized instruction, real-life/authentic materials and technology
Requires digital literacy, especially in the use of the internet, technology as a teaching tool, and Microsoft Office. Must be able to incorporate technology such as Powerpoint, LCD projectors, iPads, Tablets and/or internet based activities into the classroom
Preferences:
Prefer ESL, ESOL or TESOL Certificate
Prefer completion of online teaching training and/or Online Teaching Certificate with ESL experience
Prefer experience teaching adults in a community college setting
We Value a Diverse Workforce!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents, and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences and diversity of the Wake Tech community. Wake Tech needs people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help provide instruction, services, resources, and support to our students and the community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and culture that we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee’s professional growth.
