What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor – ESL Intensive Program position at Computer Systems Institute Inc?
Supervisor's Title: Academic Dean
Department: Academics
Schedule:
- Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
General Summary: The English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor will teach courses within the ESL Programs. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering ESL curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches courses in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL
- Prepares lesson plans as part of administrative tasks per class assignment
- Delivers lectures and facilitates project-based learning (PBL)
- Evaluates and monitors students’ progress
- Maintains necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean
- Attends quarterly ESL instructor in-service meetings
- Stays abreast with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional development activities annually
- Organizes and leads field trips for students
- Actively contributes to program improvement
- Provides academic advising and support to students
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL
- Native or near-native ability to speak English
Education and Experience: The position requires a Bachelor or Master degree in ESL/EFL, two years prior teaching experience required. In Cases where the Bachelor or Master Degree is not in ESL/EFL, language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes, at a minimum, the following:
- Language teaching methodology
- The nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics
- The structure of English ( e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse)
- Second language acquisition
- Intercultural communication ( e.g., sociolinguistics, crosscultural studies)
- Practicum experience
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits Offered:
- Earned Sick Time
