What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL Instructor- Nashville TN Campus position at American National University?
Location
* local to the Nashville campus area
Job Duties
The position will perform all duties as assigned by the Executive Director to ensure goals are met. The position requires:
- Prepare course syllabi, plan lessons, and implement prescribed academic curriculum and assessments to meet program academic performance goals for students.
- Daily maintain classroom student behaviors that promote rapid and retained education of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Maintain a safe environment for learning.
- Grade all assessments, record grades, and provide student feedback.
- Maintain class files: attendance roster, student grades, progress assessments, term grade sheets, and other relevant documentation for each student.
- Maintain a professional association affiliation, and complete assigned in-service tasks.
- Share student progress and lesson plans with other instructors.
- Attend required English Language Institute meetings, training, and workshops.
- Complete an annual professional development plan that includes at least 2 professional development activities and 2 in-service activities, including documentation.
- Assist with program administrative duties as needed.
- Attend faculty meetings as scheduled.
Education and Experience
A faculty member teaching this course shall have at least one of the following credentials at a minimum:
- Clear spoken and written English skills AND Master’s degree in ESL/EFL with 1 year of ESL teaching experience
OR
- Clear spoken and written English skills AND Master’s degree in a related field with a bachelor’s degree ESL/EFL with 1 year of ESL teaching experience
OR
- Clear spoken and written English skills AND Master’s degree in a related field with a bachelor’s degree a related field AND ESL Certification (TESL or TESOL) from an accredited program or institution with 1 year of ESL teaching experience
