Part-time Instructor
English as a Second Language Instructor
1 Off-Site ESL Class for Partner
Approximately 6 hours per week
Salary: $31.75 per hour
Open until filled.
The Adult Learning Center at Valley Career and Technical Center is seeking an individual to teach English as a Second Language for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic person interested in sharing their knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate will establish courses following accepted Virginia College and Career Readiness Standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies, and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The instructor will provide quality instruction to adult learners, integrating meaningful classroom activities and valuable experience that facilitate student learning goals, and workforce training and employment skills.
Essential Duties
- Follow facility policies and procedures.
- Plan, prepare, and teach well developed lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning.
- Effectively and appropriately differentiate instruction so as to meet all students’ learning styles with an appreciation for students’ learning differences.
- Select and sequence appropriate materials, resources, and approaches according to the course/content area and audience of learners.
- Assess, track, and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement (performance and growth) and developmental needs to students and supervisors/colleagues.
- Accommodate independent study to be completed outside of class
- Write reports on students with clear formative comments and targets as to how to improve work by defined deadlines given.
- Maintain current lesson plans, assessment data, and attendance records.
- Complete administrative tasks as defined and by set deadlines.
- Induct students appropriately to provide academic advice, counseling, educational guidance, and advisory support, including learning plans, as directed.
- Supervise students’ attendance and behavioral and follow up as appropriate, in accordance with the Handbook.
- Develop materials and resources, implement, support, and/or lead in the production of improvement of curriculum planning as appropriate, and undertake other academic project work as directed.
- Ensure lesson plans are in line with planning and their respective objectives, and that segments of lessons are shared with students, as appropriate.
- Provide feedback on materials, courses, and lessons to academic and other supervisors/ colleagues as requested.
- Utilize learning spaces and tools effectively.
- Attend academic, departmental, and school meetings when required, and attend/ deliver professional development sessions as directed.
- Satisfy extracurricular commitments as defined annually.
- Supervise and accompany students on excursions, as appropriate, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
- Adhere to standards and procedures detailed in the Handbook.
- Participate in the evaluation process consistent with defined parameters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a professional
- Excellent oral and writing skills
- Demonstrate good critical thinking skills to understand student and staff issues.
- Experience in developing instructional plans
- Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
- Respect to diversity
- Ability to inspire and motivate
- Attentive to deadlines
- Flexible
- BS/BA Required for hire
- Virginia Certified Teacher
For more information contact Jessica Chenoweth (540) 245-5083.
Jessica Chenoweth,
Adult Basic Education Program Coordinator
Adult Learning Center
Valley Career & Technical Center
49 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939
Fax# 540-245-5084
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $31.75
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $31.75 per hour
Expected hours: 6 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fishersville, VA 22939: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person