Adult ESL Teacher

Location: Wegner Elementary School, 1180 Marcella Ln, West Chicago, IL 60185

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Adult ESL Instructor reports to the Literacy DuPage Program Manager. The Adult ESL Instructor is responsible for all levels of beginning English as a Second Language for adults participating in the WEGO program. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working hours and location for this position are set forth in the West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Professional Services Agreement and may change each session.

Sessions for Fall 2024, include 14 Sessions: Oct 22 - Dec 12, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8pm 30 minutes before/after session at Wegner Elementary School, 1180 Marcella Ln, West Chicago, IL 60185. Additional paid hours may be required for prep/travel activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to enrolled adult learners

2.      Support learners developing communicative language skills and moving toward self-sufficiency through instructional methods, techniques, and strategies which develop foundational English language proficiency needed for survival and everyday communication as a community member, parent, employee and student. 

3.      Assess learners’ skills, needs and interests on an on-going basis.

4.      Design lesson plans and develop curriculum materials focused on communicative language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), related to survival and everyday language skills and contexts.

5.      Conduct learner assessments (formal and informal) and document learner performance and participation.

6.      Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

7.      Manage and monitor learners’ use of materials in the classroom.

8.      Record attendance.

9.      Collect data and complete reports as required. 

10. Perform other duties as assigned

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required with major coursework in education, reading, applied linguistics, or related field
• Three years’ teaching experience teaching in community-based program with adult learners, in a similar setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with literacy programs, testing, and specific needs of adult learner
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations

Preferred

·      Spanish speaking

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

FLSA Status:

Part-time/temporary, non-exempt. This is not a standard part-time job. Time and number of sessions will be set by the West Chicago School District and is dependent on them receiving grant funds. Call for additional details.

Pay Rate:

·      Classroom instruction will be paid at a rate of $65 per hour (not to exceed 2.5 hours per session).

·      Up to 3 hours per week of prep time will be paid at a rate of $25 per hour.

·      Travel time to/from location will be paid at $25/hour.

·      Mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate.

·      No additional benefits are provided.

Application Instructions:

·      Email cover letter and resume to Laurie Hoffman, Program Manager lhoffman@literacydupage.org.

·      If you are chosen for this position, a background check, application and references will be required.

Literacy DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Literacy DuPage:

Founded in 1972, Literacy DuPage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide accessible and customized tutoring in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English to help adults achieve independence.