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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

English as a Second Language Instructor (Temporary, Part Time Pool)

San Diego, CA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$121.20/hr - $200.60/hr

NEOGOV is associated with the San Francisco Community College District, which is dedicated to serving minority and undocumented students. The English as a Second Language Instructor position involves teaching ESL classes at various levels, utilizing communicative methods to develop students' language skills, and engaging with a diverse student population.

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Responsibilities

Teach credit and/or noncredit ESL courses at all levels, including open entry/open-exit courses

Teach all components of ESL, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and pronunciation at designated levels of instruction

Teach morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend classes at one or more sites or online. Availability to teach in-person is required

Conduct classes composed of a diversity of adult students, including students of all ages, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations and from diverse cultural, religious, ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, educational, and linguistic backgrounds

Use computers and other technology to perform state-mandated duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including but not limited to attendance, census, grading, and Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate with ESL department faculty on department related issues such as pedagogy and student assessments and related reports

Support and engage in culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices to promote student success and address student equity gaps

Participate in professional development on topics including diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism

Assign students various learning activities in accordance with the current course outlines, and generate relevant instructional materials to promote student achievement and evaluate student progress

Conduct formal and informal testing and assessment of ESL students for diagnostic, placement, and promotional purposes

Create a student-centered classroom in which students are taught communicative language either through careful use of existing materials or by teacher-generated materials

Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

Master's Degree in TESLTeaching ESL to adultsTESL certificationTechnology in classroomCulturally responsive teachingClassroom managementProfessional developmentStudent-centered classroom

Required

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

Earned Master's Degree at an accredited institution in TESL, TESOL, English with a concentration in TESL, Linguistics with a concentration in TESL, Applied Linguistics with a concentration in TESL, Education with a concentration in TESL, or any foreign language with a concentration in TESL

OR Earned Master's degree from an accredited institution in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Speech, or any foreign language AND a graduate level TESL certificate of no less than 17 units from an accredited institution

OR the equivalent

Preferred

Successful teaching of ESL to adult learners in a community college, adult school or Intensive English Program (IEP) setting either in-person or online

Successful and relevant employment or community service outside of a community college, adult school, or IEP program, such as experience teaching or tutoring ESL in a community-based organization, immigration services work, Peace Corps service, or K-12 teaching experience

Specialized coursework, certification, or demonstrable expertise or experience in TESL-specific areas such as listening, composition, reading, vocabulary, speaking, grammar, pronunciation, assessment, literacy, citizenship, vocational ESL, inclusive education, social justice education or digital literacy

Demonstrated success developing teacher-created materials or sourcing and adapting published instructional materials for in-person or online classroom use that are level-appropriate, relevant, and responsive to the student population

Demonstrated success using a variety of pedagogically appropriate methods and techniques in teaching various ESL courses

Successful use of technology in the in-person or online classroom. Technology may include learning management systems such as Canvas, online apps such as Google Docs, etc. or classroom hardware equipment such as the document camera and projector

Demonstrated ability to retain students and promote students' motivation to continue learning

Ability to use classroom management techniques to create a student-centered classroom and resolve problems or issues

Participation in professional growth and service such as publications, workshop presentations and attendance, materials development, collaborative teaching endeavors, classroom-based research, or organizational involvement

A second-language learning experience and/or experience of immersion in a foreign culture

Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students