What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy/Low Beginning ESOL Teacher for Adult Life Skills/ Employment position at New American Association Of Massachusetts?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Part-time (M-Th, 10a.m.-12p.m.) Literacy / Low Beginning ESOL Teacher for Adult Life Skills / Employment Program
Compensation & Schedule : $28 per hour
Schedule : 8 teaching hours : Monday – Thursday 10am-12pm
8.5 hours of prep / case manager update time
Total – 16.5 hours per week
Locations : Lowell, (IN-PERSON ONLY - CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE)
Background : The New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) is a non-profit organization that provides social support services to refugees and immigrants in Massachusetts. Core services include : ESOL classes, employment, case management, citizenship, youth programming, and more.
Purpose : ESL Literacy and Basic Beginning Instructor needed for the in-person adult ESOL program to teach conversation / pronunciation, reading, listening and writing. The instructor will place specific emphasis on employment, life skills, health & wellness, U.S. culture and social norms, and parent-school communications. Active conversation practice is encouraged. Demonstrated ability to teach diverse populations and skill levels in one classroom is required. Creativity, compassion, and high energy is a must.
Teacher may create their own relevant curriculum or utilize a vast database of collaborative print and e-resources in the NAAM collection.
Responsibilities :
- Teaching an in-person ESOL class (M-Th, 10a.m.-12p.m.) in reading, writing, conversation / pronunciation, grammar to adult learners (approximately 6-12 students).
- Attending bi-monthly online staff meetings and occasional online professional development sessions.
- Assessing student language skills.
- Creating and implementing ESL lesson plans (textbooks and online resources provided).
- Facilitating small group conversations.
Required qualifications :
Preferred qualifications :
We aim to fill this position as soon as possible. To apply, please send a resume and brief email introducing yourself to Mia Mountain, at mmountain@naamass.org and Erica Peterson at epeterson@naamass.org
Salary : $28
