ESL Instructor

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The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

With minimal supervision, the ESL Instructor plans and teaches noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults in the community who want to improve their English to work toward their educational and career goals, succeed on the job, and participate as active members of their community. Classes are offered in person in West Marin (Tomales and Bolinas), and South Novato.

• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations.
• Advising, assists, and evaluates students and evaluates learning outcomes.
• Participating in program activities, including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making, as well as the development of new teaching‑learning methods and materials.

The positions in South Novato are Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The positions in Bolinas or Tomales are Tuesday 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM and Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The ideal candidate feels comfortable with course and curriculum development. They have experience creating lesson plans for adult learners, goal setting and tracking program outcomes. The ideal candidate is familiar with teaching, learning theory, community outreach and equity work, and has confidence teaching in person in rural communities and on Zoom to an online community. The ideal candidate utilizes multisensory methods and cultural competency in their teaching to engage differences in learning styles and abilities.

Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Equivalent to two years of experience teaching English as a Second Language. Completion of a TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate program, or completion of 30 semester units in a closely related subject may be substituted for the experience to a maximum of one year.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.

To be eligible for a bilingual differential, the successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

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The filing deadline for this position is open and continuous. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the posting could close at any time.

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates’ names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any…