Job Title: ELL Instructor

Department: Workforce, Education and Innovation (WEI) | Adult Education

Supervisor: Adult Education Program Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Part-Time 

Part-time up to 12 hours, mornings, evenings, and/or Saturdays

Mission: The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands is to cultivate generations of engaged, thriving Latinos through educational foundations, workforce development and leadership opportunities.

Summary

The ELL Instructor provides instruction to adult learners at an intermediate level in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. The instructor's responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, delivering lectures and discussions to enhance vocabulary development, fluency, articulation, and comprehension of the English language. Lesson plans also incorporate aspects of U.S. culture and social norms. Additionally, the instructor tutors and supports students in areas such as verb tense, establishes clear learning objectives, assesses student progress with measurable objectives and timeframes, maintains accurate records, and assists in organizing ceremonies, events, and activities to celebrate student achievements. This position does not involve supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties:

• Develops course syllabus and lesson plans/activities to ensure proper implementation of course(s).
• Help build positive relations within the team and program participants
• Prepares class materials and sets up classes, workshops, or seminars when appropriate; prepares and processes all related paperwork and order material.
• Responds by email, phone, or in person to client/student inquiries
• Develop and maintain an updated class roster at all times; track attendance, as well as pre and post data. 
• Support efforts to collect, input and transcribe data for programmatic evaluations, forms, and surveys
• Implements course(s) thorough effective instructional techniques, including: engagement of students and proper implementation of course lesson plans.
• Uses instructional experience to support program effectiveness. 
• Attend required team meeting and engage in team development opportunities 
• Stays up to date on required HR Vector trainings.
• Represent LCM, Adult Education and its programing within the community, at outreach events and among stakeholders.
• Maintains work hours during the summer; assists in program planning, student enrollment, and program development
• Assist with special projects as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Adaptability: Adapts approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We believe in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. We are committed to equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all levels of our organization and throughout all our programs.