Esl Instructor - Senior Center (Per-Diem Position)

Position Summary: Prepares and conducts ESL classes, and provides bilingual translation and related assistance with work tasks.  

Principal Responsibilities:

• Teaches ESL class that is in compliance with all contractual regulations and meets the agency's established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety standards.
• Formulates teaching outline based on Training program directives and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, etc.
• Selects or develops teaching materials and aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
• Maintains written records and all mandated forms and reports.
• Elicits participants’ recommendations to improve ESL program; meet with Training and Mentoring staff to determine satisfaction and implementation of new ideas and addresses any specific needs of students.
• Translate training and orientation materials as needed or requested.
• Attends all required training and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as needed or requested.
• Adhere to organization’s standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including – but not limited to – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards

 Salary Range : $20 - $25 per hour commensurate with experience 

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• TESOL or ESL Certification or similar preferred
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:

1. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
2. Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of exposure to pathogens.