Adult Educator (ESL)
Adult Educator (ESL)
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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ADULT EDUCATOR - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Truman College is seeking a Part-Time English as a Second Language (ESL) Adult Educator to provide instruction to students enrolled in our Adult Education Department. Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties as required.
General Responsibilities
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
Additional Information
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Truman College is seeking a Part-Time English as a Second Language (ESL) Adult Educator to provide instruction to students enrolled in our Adult Education Department. Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties as required.
General Responsibilities
- Provides ESL instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.
- Uses CCC Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as Brightspace.
- May customize instruction with supplemental materials as appropriate.
- Uses CCC Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
- Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.
- Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.
- Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
- Complies with ICCB professional development requirements, including completing 12 required PD hours each fiscal year.
- Assists with program registration and orientation as requested.
- Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.
- Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education with an ESL endorsement, English, Linguistics, Reading, and/or TESOL
- Master’s Degree preferred from a regionally accredited college/university in a related subject, i.e. Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Linguistics, Literacy Studies, Reading, Teaching, or TESOL
- International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience
- Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required at time of interview
- Completion of ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
Additional Information
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Part-time -
Job function
Education and Training -
Industries
Education Management
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