Adult Literacy Teacher- ESL
Employment Terms: This job is a part time, non-benefited, FLSA Exempt position in the Adult Education Division that reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for ESL. The Adult Education ESL program is a separate unit at Gwinnett Technical College and employs instructors strictly for English language acquisition.
All class appointments are based on student enrollment and there is no guarantee of class availability every term. Specific assignment details will be determined based on need and personnel availability. Candidates must be proficient in all levels of English language instruction.
Schedule: Varies and is dependent on enrollment. We offer day and evening classes. Instructors are limited to 19 hours of work per week. This position will report to the Lawrenceville campus
Morning classes from 9:00 – 12:00 PM Monday – Thursday.
Evening classes from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Monday – Thursday.
All classes are taught on campus in a classroom setting.
Salary: $22.00 per hour
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10318):
Bachelor’s Degree in any field with a desire to teach English to second language learners. The desired candidate is able to learn how to teach to different learning styles, can effectively manage a multi-level ESL class and is comfortable working with adults from diverse cultures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree or above, with a focus on education, management, training or supervisory experience. Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of written, verbal and conversational English and possess a strong interest in teaching ESL. A background in Adult Education, preferably in ESOL, is desired.
Job Description:
· Effectively prepares for and instructs class as assigned following pre-defined curriculum.
· Must be proficient and comfortable with technology and willing to use a variety of instructional methods and techniques.
· Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
· Participates in staff development training sessions as required.
· Considerable discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive materials is required.
· Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.
Duties/ Responsibilities | Percentage of Time |
1. Candidates must be proficient in teaching English to non-English speakers. Specific abilities may include: · The language processes of reading, writing, and oral communication, literacy techniques to make reading purposeful and meaningful, and questioning and discussion techniques to extend content knowledge acquired from "text." · Know and understand the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and syntax for both written and oral contexts. · Understand how to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes. · Clearly conveys ideas from texts or other supplementary materials. | 50 |
2. Candidates must possess demonstrated abilities in the area of counseling techniques; | 8 |
3. Experience in planning, organization, and coordinating work; | 8 |
4. Ability to complete detailed paperwork; Considerable discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive materials | 10 |
5. Ability to accommodate different learning styles with sensitivity to diverse cultures. | 8 |
6. Effectively prepares for and instructs class as assigned following pre-defined curriculum. Instructors maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. | 8 |
7. Instructor is able to conduct effective classroom discussions by managing groups, asking questions, eliciting and probing responses, and summarizing for comprehension | 8 |
Physical Demands: | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. | N |
Requires having a P-Card. | N |
Driving is a responsibility of this position. | N |
This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. | N |
This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). | N |
This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Noisy environments. | N |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. | N |
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. | C |
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans , student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson (LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu), Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691.