ESOL Instructor- Evening - Part-Time (2 Positions)
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Job no: 529489
Work type: Staff Part Time
Campus: UMass Dartmouth
Department: Labor Education Center
Pay Grade: No Pay Grade
Categories: Other Staff Positions, Temporary Non-Benefited, Academic Affairs
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Part-time ESOL Instructor
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Workers’ Education Program
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: none
STATUS: Exempt/ Grant-funded
REPORTS TO: Director of Workers’ Education Program.
SUPERVISES: N/A
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Evenings, Mon - Thur. 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
SALARY: $30.00/hr.
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The ESOL Instructor provides group instruction to adult learners. Instructors are required to create lesson plans and align the curriculum with the Adult Basic Education Curriculum Framework for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The ESOL Instructor must maintain appropriate student records, conduct goal setting activities, facilitate activities to achieve students’ goals, and document student outcomes. The ESOL Instructor is expected to provide academic advising to students and assist students with transitioning to next steps in their academic and/or career experience.
The contract period is through June 30, 2026, with possible renewal, September 1, 2026, thru June 30, 2027.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach one evening class of 6 hrs to WEP students.
- Select and develop appropriate materials for class use.
- Create lesson plans and align curriculum with Curriculum Framework for ESOL.
- Maintain appropriate student records (e.g. attendance, goals, outcomes, assessments, contact notes, exit information).
- Conduct goal setting activities, facilitate activities designed to achieve students’ goals, and document student outcomes.
- Provide academic advising to adult learners in morning and evening classes related to student progress, goals, and referrals to community resources.
- Assist students with transitioning to next steps in their job training and post secondary school transitions.
- Provide input/participate in program development activities.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE: Previous (over one year) teaching experience.
OTHER: Ability to teach evening classes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated (over three years) experience working in the ESOL field. Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to adapt teaching styles and materials to meet individual needs of students.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, cross cultural, and organizational skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
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