ESL Instructor

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CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate part time ESL Instructor to join our team.

Job Summary

As an ESL instructor, you will be responsible for teaching English language skills to student whose first language is not English. You will create engaging lesson plans, provide individual or group instruction, and assess student progress to ensure they are improving their language proficiency. Your role is crucial in helping students gain confidence and skills to communicate effectively in English.

Work Schedule Demands

• This is a part-time position, 15 hours per week.
• Due to the nature of the job, this individual may need to be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population.
• May be required to work at any CCAP location.
  
  

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor”s degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or related field; preferred
• TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge ESL curriculums
• Patience and empathy to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and learning abilities
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of each student
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Experience using Google Classroom and integrating technology in the classroom
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks
  
  

Key Responsibiliities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Included but may not be limited to the following:

• Design and prepare engaging, interactive and effective lessons plans based on students” language levels and needs.
• Teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to students of varying age groups and proficiency levels.
• Regularly assess students” progress through tests, quizzes and informal assessments. Provie feedback on their performance and offer guidance for improvement.
• Maintain a positive and respectful learning environment that encourages student participation.
• Offer individual support to students who may need extra assistance with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or comprehension.
• Create a culturally sensitive classroom by considering students” backgrounds, experiences and learning styles.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades and progress. Communicate regularly with students case manager.
• Stay updated on the latest teaching strategies, ESL methodologies, and educational technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Confidentiality

Maintains the strict confidentiality of all materials in accordance with State and Federal laws and CCAP policies and procedures.

Physical Effort / Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the individual to have their own transportation and vehicle insurance.

CCAP is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 12 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.