#18094359
11/29/2022
Holyoke
MA
Hour
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Valley Opportunity Council
Job Description

Job Title: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor

Department: Adult Education

Reports to (title): Director of Adult Education

Type of Position (check all that apply):

0 Full-time
1 Part-time
1 Exempt
0 Nonexempt
0 Seasonal
0 Intern

Number of hours per week: 30

General Description:
The English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor is responsible for providing Contextualized English instruction around Commercial Driver?s License attainment. This position is funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) MassSTEP grant and reports to the Director of Adult Education.

Specific Essential Duties:
– Teach 19 hours of contextualized classes per week (including team teaching with Advisor and/or CDL instructor.
– Plan and prepare (in cooperation with the CDL instructor and Advisor as appropriate) standards aligned lessons for classroom instruction
– Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of students.
– Integrate digital literacy instruction into classes.
– Work cooperatively with MassSTEP advisor on workforce preparation and Job placement activities.
– Submit class plans as required.
– Maintain and submit records and reports as required under funding guidelines.
– Participate in curriculum development as appropriate.
– Work with Director on program development, community development, and other projects.
– Attend all staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as needed.
– Participate in professional development activities.
– Other duties as required.

General Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year of teaching ESOL. TESOL certificate and/or formal training in Language Acquisition. Familiarity with learner-centered teaching philosophy. Experience working with nonnative speakers of English, immigrant and refugee populations, and diverse cultures. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong computer skills. Some travel in employee?s car is required; must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, where possible, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bi-lingual is a plus.

Physical Demands (Full physical demands form to be completed during orientation):

0 None
1 Occasional
0 Frequent
0 Constant

Work Experience:
0 None experience necessary
1 1-2 years relevant experience
0 3-5 years relevant experience

Education Requirements:

0 None required
0 High School Diploma/or equivalent or evidence of working towards either
0 High School Diploma Required
0 High School Diploma/or equivalent working towards an Associate?s Degree
0 Associate’s Degree

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to Nadeem at: Nsikandar@valleyopp.com