Part-Time Workforce Development ESOL Instructor

at  Research Foundation of The City University of New York

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Lehman College Adult Learning Center (ALC) seeks a dynamic ESOL teacher for part-time employment starting September 2024.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience teaching in Adult ESOL classrooms, both in person and online, such as on Zoom, required
• Bachelor’s degree required; ESOL teaching certification preferred
• Experience in curriculum development preferred
• Experience preparing students for career pathways preferred
• Experience in navigating and supporting students’ non-academic needs preferred
• Must be creative, organized, and committed to learner-centered, participatory education

Educational Case Management & Non-Instructional

• Act as a confidential case manager for adult students, including assessing academic and personal needs and assisting students in crisis or off-track with ALC program requirements
• Refer students to support services, academic and career advising, CUNY, and external resources to assist with issues, including legal services, academics, crisis support, wellness, and emotional support
• Create and share information and resources with ALC students, outside of class hours - examples include job readiness, life skills, and government benefits
• Keep an updated case management log accessible to the Director. Maintain case notes by documenting client’s goals and outcomes using the ASISTS database
• Work collaboratively with the ALC team: attend staff meetings, participate in program-wide events, share ideas and communicate with fellow teachers and educational advisors
• Attend Professional Development workshops as required (14 hours/year)
• Administer the BEST Plus oral test, and participate in student registration. orientation, and goal-settin

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Instructional

• Create and implement student-centered lessons contextualized for work settings, which might focus on the vocabulary, pronunciation, and authentic conversation skills necessary for on-the-job success
• Coordinate curriculum and weekly lesson plans with the Training Instructor, working as a team to implement one cohesive program
• Provide language support in the training classroom and adapt ESOL lessons based on the language and academic needs that arise in real time
• Promote academic skills, such as interpreting a textbook reading and taking a multiple-choice exam
• Maintain attendance and student progress records
• Lead study group sessions to guide students’ preparation for the state licensing exam
• Collaborate with the IELCE Coordinator to organize materials into a curriculum that can be replicated in future cohorts at the ALC

Educational Case Management & Non-Instructional

• Act as a confidential case manager for adult students, including assessing academic and personal needs and assisting students in crisis or off-track with ALC program requirements
• Refer students to support services, academic and career advising, CUNY, and external resources to assist with issues, including legal services, academics, crisis support, wellness, and emotional support
• Create and share information and resources with ALC students, outside of class hours - examples include job readiness, life skills, and government benefits
• Keep an updated case management log accessible to the Director. Maintain case notes by documenting client’s goals and outcomes using the ASISTS database
• Work collaboratively with the ALC team: attend staff meetings, participate in program-wide events, share ideas and communicate with fellow teachers and educational advisors
• Attend Professional Development workshops as required (14 hours/year)
• Administer the BEST Plus oral test, and participate in student registration. orientation, and goal-setting