ESL Teacher (Flushing & Astoria)

Instructors report to the ESL Program Coordinator of Immigrant Advancement Matters (I.A.M.)

Essential Functions:
? Creates appropriate curriculum for Adult ESL classes;
? Plans, prepares and delivers lessons;
? Designs and produces teaching materials as well as adapts existing materials;
? Carries out assessments of students' needs;
? Plans schemes of work;
? Assesses students' progress;
? Keeps records;
? Attends staff meetings;
? Attends and contributes to training sessions;
? Collaborates with class and teachers;
? Coaches volunteers that assist with classroom activities and individual tutoring;
? Advises colleagues;
? Prepares information for site visits and other quality assurance procedures;
? Helps to draft and review institutional policies relating to the education of students with English as a second or additional language;
? Uses expertise in ESL instruction to advise I.A.M staff;
? Engages in continuing professional development;
? Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

? Strong management skills.
? Solid interpersonal communications and networking skills.
? Proficient in ESL strategies and techniques.
? Understanding of developmental process of learning and language acquisition.
? Experience in lesson planning and adapting materials to the needs of ESL Students.
? Ability to maintain appropriate and complete individual student records.
? Knowledge of Window based computer programs, especially Excel and Access.
? Ability to plan outreach efforts to non-English speakers.
? Strong organizational skills.
? Ability to handle stressful situations in a positive and pleasant manner.
? Ability to work Sundays and travel to Queens.
? Speaking knowledge of a second language (e.g. Spanish a plus).

Education:
Bachelors in Education/ESL or related field preferred. Candidates with equivalent degree/certificate and experience will be considered

There are 2 Programs:
Sundays 3-6pm in Flushing [2 Positions Available]
Mondays & Wednesday in Astoria 7:30pm - 9:30pm [3 Positions Available]
September to December

*Please indicate in the heading which program you are interested in. Posting ID: 4021983640

Posted: 2013-08-23, 10:27PM EDT

Updated: 2013-08-23, 11:26PM EDT

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