* Local Maryland candidates will have the opportunity to teach In person *
Responsibilities
- Create engaging, life skills based lessons for adults based on competencies and standards.
- Teach functional English skills in a contextualized manner.
- Help students achieve their goals.
- Create lesson plans based on competencies and learner goals.
- Incorporate technology in lessons.
- Provide electronic lesson plans on a weekly basis to the Instructional Specialist.
- Record and update class attendance electronically on a daily basis.
- Check company issued email on a regular basis and respond to correspondence within one business day.
- Assist in pre and post-testing of students and administer unit tests and quizzes to ensure learning.
- Complete Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) training prior to beginning session.
- Utilize strategies to maintain student retention in an effort to attain state goal of 70%.
- Engage in a minimum of 12 hours of professional development per year.
- Attend mandatory teacher orientations and required workshops
- Communicate and work with the Instructional Specialist regarding observations
- Ability and flexibility to teach any level as needed.
- Maintain communication with staff regarding: students, site, instruction or other issues as it impacts the performance of the class.
- Participate and contribute to the organization’s overall goals.
Skills
- ESL teaching, training skills required.
- Respectful of diverse cultures and experience working with diverse populations.
- Very good computer skills with very reliable internet
- Good organization and time management skills.
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude, team work ability.
- Good communication and people skills.
Education
- Bachelors’ or Master’s degree in a related field.
- Completion of a TESOL certificate program or degree in TESOL preferred.
- Knowledge of adult andragogy principles and techniques.
*Due to the high volume of applicants, we will contact you only if we are interested in scheduling an interview*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- In your view, what is the most pressing issue facing the students we serve, and how will your experience help address that?
- What is your stance on English-only classrooms?
- Please share something you learned from a recent Professional Development session you attended & how you've put that into practice.
Experience:
- Adult education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockville, MD 20850