English Second Language instructor; ESL

English as a Second Language instructor (ESL)

• Part-time

We provide English as a Second Language (ESL) education to adult students and seek a dynamic and dedicated instructor to teach non‑academic classes 10‑15 hours per week, $14‑$28 per hour (salary commensurate with education and experience). The schedule may include Monday‑Friday 10:45 AM – 4:10 PM and 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM. This position is for our Spring session, which will begin in January, 2017.

Our classes are organized, energetic, and deliver a well‑rounded ESL curriculum to our students. Candidates must possess experience, enthusiasm, and a dedication to ESL education. Prospective candidates must be culturally sensitive as we have students from all over the globe. Candidates will be expected to work independently and be part of the team of faculty at our school. The person must be a self‑starter and be able to prioritize and to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Experience with curriculum development and alignment is a plus. We may consider applicants who hold a bachelor's degree and are actively pursuing their masters in TESOL or related fields.

Please email your resume, desired start date, and expected compensation requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience in teaching English as a Second Language required
• Experience in teaching overseas a plus
• Strong written and communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to use a computer and MS Office applications required
• TESOL/TEFL/TESL/CELTA/DELTA certification and practicum experience

Master's degree or higher in TESOL, or related fields is required for teaching academic courses. If Master's degree is not in ESL or a closely related field, such as applied linguistics or foreign language pedagogy, candidate must have specific knowledge base that includes, at a minimum, the following subject matter: language teaching methodology, the nature of language/languages, the structure of English, second language acquisition, intercultural communication, practicum experience.