Adult Esl Instructor

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Indo-American Center Full time

**ESL Instructor**

**About the Indo-American Center**:The Indo American Center (IAC) addresses the needs of South Asian immigrants as well as people from more than thirty countries around the world. IAC provides services that facilitate their adjustment, integration, and friendship with the wider society, nurture their sense of community, and foster an appreciation for the diversity of culture and heritage.

**Status**:Part-time, 20 hours a week, Non-Exempt

**Schedule**:M-F, 9am-1pm

**Reports to**: Education Department Manager

**Salary Range**: $16-18/hr commensurate with experience

**Expected Start Date**:July 15, 2024

Job Responsibilities

**Teaching**:

- Plan and deliver instruction to enrolled adult learners at times and location(s) assigned and within program curriculum and service guidelines.
- Prepare quarterly curriculum aligned with Illinois Content Standards
- Integrate digital literacy and career pathways into curriculum and instruction.
- Provide opportunities for volunteers to engage with individuals or small groups to support student learning.
- Collaborate with the Community Engagement department and Citizenship Classes to incorporate Civic Education and community-based learning into the curriculum.

**Assessment and Record Keeping**:

- Record learner attendance and participation in other learning activities.
- Assess adult learners' skills, needs, and interests.
- Help students set attainable goals and plans.
- Observe the progress of learners, and keep records and documentation of individual progress.
- Conduct and record results of teacher-learner conferences.
- Communicate regularly with students on attendance, assessments, and other needs.
- Complete required reports (i.e. attendance, volunteer hours, and lesson plans) as scheduled to ensure program compliance.

**Professional Development**:

- Collaborate and consult with other staff members toward integration of all program components (ex. participate in field trips, special activities).
- Manage and monitor learners' use of materials in the classroom.
- Participate in departmental projects, events, and operations.
- Actively work on professional growth by attending conferences, staff meetings, and pre-service and in-service training as provided. Must complete 12 hours of professional development every fiscal year.
- Other duties as requested.

Key Competencies:

- **A Bachelor's degree is required.**:

- Certification in TESOL/TEFL/TESL preferred.
- Experience in education, with emphasis on Adult Education and ESL.
- Ability to develop lesson plans that responds to clients’ needs, empowers participants, and fulfills specific grant requirements.
- Computer skills including Google Workspace (docs, sheets, slides) and database.
- Commitment to refugee and immigrant advocacy.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse program participants and staff.
- Respect for others’ experiences, opinions, language, values, culture, and knowledge
- Second language proficiency strongly preferred

**Physical Demands**:
Extended periods of standing during teaching sessions and occasional physical setup of teaching materials might be required.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Grade school specialties:

- English
- ESL

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Adult education: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Chicago, IL 60659 (required)

Work Location: In person



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