ELS Instructor

Job Title

ELS Instructor (ESL Temporary Associate Instructor)

Cleveland, OH

Responsible for planning, teaching, evaluating assigned courses in accordance with the ELS curriculum, with assistance from the AD, Instructional Specialists, and Senior Instructors; maintain student records, fulfill administrative duties, and participate in professional development activities.

• Teach SSP (Structure/Speaking Practice), Vocabulary Enrichment, Reading/Writing, LTC (Language Technology Center), and/or Skills Enhancement Classes (SECs) as assigned.
• Prepare lesson plans, exercises, and tests.
• Test, evaluate, and counsel students regarding classroom performance.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinate instruction, attendance records and evaluation with other teachers.
• Know and adhere to Center and Company policy and procedures, and communicate local policy to Associate Instructors.
• Complete administrative paperwork as required or requested.
• Maintain performance and attendance records.
• Maintain Center resource materials and files.
• Observe other teachers, as suggested by the AD, for professional development and be observed in all program facets.
• Participate in administrative meetings and professional development activities.
• Participate in employee evaluation process (classroom observations, follow-up discussions, performance appraisal).
• Provide Associate Instructors with assistance.
• Develop and/or refine teaching materials at the local level.
• Participate in activities during the Instructor's scheduled class hours and disseminate information about after‑class activities when requested.
• Contribute to the maintenance of neat classrooms, staff workroom and staff lounge.
• Substitute in emergency situations for less than a full day when no reasonable alternatives are available to the AD.

$20–$26 per instructional unit based on education, credentials and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or related field.

• Certificate or better in CELTA or related field.
• Certificate or better in TESOL or related field.
• Master’s degree or better in Applied Linguistics or related field.
• Master’s degree or better in TESOL or related field.

Minimum of 6 months of ESL teaching experience for candidates without an MA in TESOL or CELTA.

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier‑free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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