PT ESOL Instructor

Description

The City of Danbury is announcing an opening for the position of
Part-time ESOL Instructor
Statement of duties:
The part-time ESOL Instructor is responsible for teaching ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency. The Instructor should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population in a multicultural environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Teaches ESOL classes that promote English language literacy for multiple learning levels.
2. Facilitates at least 2 ESOL classes per week
3. Prepares course descriptions and lesson plans that utilize library resources with a civics-based instructional approach that motivates and engages students.
4. Researches and prepares appropriate instructional materials, and provides quotes for purchasing items when needed.
5. Integrates digital literacy into instruction and engages students in using the library”s online language learning programs.
6. Promotes a learning community that fosters trust and engagement.
7. Assists the ELL Librarian with the library”s conversational language learning group.
8. Works independently and collaboratively with ELL Librarian to ensure that student needs are being met.
9. Manages class setup and breakdown.
10. Maintains accurate student attendance records and metrics, and evaluates class offerings on a regular basis.

Qualifications:
Bachelor”s degree
Certificate in TESOL
Minimum 1 year experience teaching ESL to adults

Application Information

Application Submission:

Qualified applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V

Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted.

The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.

Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or humanresources@danbury-ct.gov if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.

The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.

We encourage African Americans, Women, Hispanics, and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V