English as a Second Language Instructor

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City Colleges of Chicago Full time

Job Title: English as a Second Language Instructor

We are seeking a part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor to join our team at City Colleges of Chicago. As an ESL Instructor, you will provide academic support and instruction to students in an academic or occupational area of study.

About the Job

This is a part-time position that requires flexibility to work between 9am-3pm and/or 3pm-8pm. You will be responsible for providing individual and small group tutoring in math, reading, writing, English, and other subject areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide academic assistance and tutoring to students on an individual or group basis on a wide range of subjects in an academic or occupational area.
  • Tutors students to help them gain a deeper comprehension of course materials and a better understanding of work assignments to improve their academic success.
  • Crafts effective tutoring plans to address tutee's weaknesses and strengths; motivates students and provides them with confidence to feel successful.
  • Provides students with learning strategies including ways to improve study skills and retention, how to organize work, effective use of time, and how to build better study habits.
  • Schedules individual tutoring sessions at a college's Tutoring/Learning Resource/Academic Support Center, based on students requests for tutoring in a specific subject area, course or discipline.
  • Assists the tutee in problem solving and applying critical thinking techniques in the context of a specific discipline or subject area.
  • Helps students develop positive attitudes and a high level of motivation towards learning and studying, build self-confidence and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
  • Tutors students and provide students with strategies to develop effective study habits and skills to improve academic capabilities.
  • Prepares students for standardized testing and provides strategies to overcome test anxiety.
  • Participates in tutor orientation and attends professional development and training sessions to increase competency in subject areas and improve tutoring skills.
  • Maintains records on tutoring activities. Provides periodic student assessments and evaluations as required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a field of study and subject area related to the subject(s) being tutored, OR similar technical certifications and training.
  • Completion of tutoring certification preferred.
  • Experience in teaching, tutoring, or delivering academic support to students at the postsecondary instructional level is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in a large, urban community college environment with a diverse cultural and ethnic student body is highly desirable.
  • Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Estimated Salary Range:

$45,000 - $60,000 per year

About Us

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO is a public baccalaureate institution with six campuses throughout Chicago. We offer over 200 programs in transfer curricula, career technologies, continuing education, and adult education. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to meet the needs of our students and communities.


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