ESL Instructor

Job Overview

The ESL Instructor provides English as a Second Language instruction to Job Corps students to improve English language proficiency and support academic, career training, employability, and successful transition outcomes.

The position plans and delivers instructional activities appropriate to individual student needs, evaluates student progress, maintains accurate instructional records, and works collaboratively with Center staff to support student achievement.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

Plan and deliver ESL instruction designed to improve students' English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension.
Assess student needs and use assessment results to develop appropriate instructional strategies and learning activities.
Provide individualized instruction and support based on student skill levels, learning needs, and progress.
Develop and utilize lesson plans, instructional materials, classroom activities, and other resources to support student learning.
Monitor and evaluate student academic progress and provide appropriate feedback and additional instructional support.
Maintain accurate and timely student attendance, progress, assessment, and instructional records.
Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
Incorporate employability, career-readiness, and practical English skills into instruction when appropriate.
Coordinate with Career Technical Training, Counseling, Residential, and other Center departments to support student academic and career goals.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, student activities, and other Center activities as required.
Maintain compliance with applicable Job Corps requirements, academic policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition, and providing appropriate interventions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:

Effective delivery of ESL instructional services.
Student participation, engagement, and academic progress.
Accurate and timely instructional records and required documentation.
Development and use of appropriate instructional materials and strategies.
Maintaining a positive, safe, and respectful learning environment.
Communication and coordination with students, instructional staff, and other Center departments.
Compliance with applicable Center, corporate, and Job Corps requirements.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

Associate’s Degree
Two (2) years of relevant experience with youth.
An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties and functions of the job may be substituted for Associates’ Degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.
Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract.
Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Must satisfy any applicable contractual or program-specific instructional credential requirements.
Demonstrated experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learners (ELL), or adult English-language learners.
Knowledge of ESL instructional methods appropriate for students with varying levels of English proficiency.
Ability to develop and deliver instructional activities that improve English communication, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.