Adult Education Teacher jobs in Grand Forks, ND

ELICOS HEAD TEACHER – EVENING

Permanent Full-Time
Perth 

Overview of role
ILSC Education Group is one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing language schools, known for the quality, rigour and variety of programs that are tailored to best meet international student needs and interests. The Evening Head Teachers (HT) play a key role in the school, and together with the Morning Head Teachers, are responsible for ensuring the ILSC mission of a transformative learning environment for students and staff at ILSC is consistently upheld by supporting and mentoring ILSC Teachers in their day-to-day roles and responsibilities.

The HT is a key member of the National ELICOS Academic Team, reporting to the DoS, and working closely with other Australian campus HTs to ensure the continued alignment, development, and overall success of their ILSC campus and of ILSC Education Group. The HT position requires constant collaboration with the DoS, Teachers, and Student Services Team, to maintain effective communication of ideas and decisions. The HT is energetic, empathetic, approachable, and has strong people skills. They will act as a mentor within the academic team, guide teachers on ILSC policies, requirements, and expectations, support the DoS in academic operations, and inspire progressive ideas and continuous improvement within the organisation.

The HT works closely with teachers on a daily basis, and is instrumental in supporting best practice in teaching, assessment, administration, and continuous professional development. The HT is responsible for modelling and mentoring teachers in classroom management, and ensuring effective teacher induction, training, and development for all ILSC ELICOS teachers. They will represent ILSC core values internally and externally, participating actively in sector Communities of Practice and Special Interest Groups.

Job Duties
The Head Teacher duties and responsibilities will vary according to teaching load, and include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach ELICOS classes (teaching load to vary based on operational needs)
  
• Collaborate with Director of Studies and National ELICOS Head Teacher Team for effective teacher support and continuous teacher success
  
• Support DoS in academic operations such as teacher scheduling and professional development
  
• Coordinate teacher relief and classroom changes
  
• Train and guide Teachers in ILSC Curriculum and Assessment documents and practices
  
• Train and guide Teachers in ILSC LMS and EdTech software and practices
  
• Run Orientation, Welcome Event, Placement Tests and liaise with ELICOS Admin Team
  
• Oversee campus and teacher needs as required
  
• Oversee eLearning and classroom resources as required, in conjunction with Resource Coordinators
  
• Conduct student assessments as required
  
• Contribute to Session meetings & Professional Development workshops
  
• Plan weekly student notices
  
• Assist with new teacher recruitment
  
• Run new teacher inductions
  
• Maintain and update ILSC Teacher Guide as required
  
• Coordinate new teacher classroom observations & peer observations
  
• Participate in and represent ILSC at external SIGs and CoPs
  
• Stay attuned to sector support and opportunities available to teachers and students
  
• Other related duties or projects as determined by the campus Director of Studies
  

Key Selection Criteria

Education and Experience

• Recognised Bachelor’s degree
  
• Cambridge CELTA or Cert IV TESOL (or equivalent)
  
• Minimum three years’ teaching experience in quality English language institutions
  
• Excellent understanding of TESOL methodology, programs, and assessment practices
• Experience with online learning management systems and multimodal delivery
  
• Demonstrated focus on continuous personal and team professional development
  

Skills, and Attributes

• Passionate about English language teaching and international education
  
• Agile approach to industry conditions
  
• Flexible and willing to trial new courses
  
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
  
• Excellent people and coordination skills
  
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
  
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure or escalate as required
  
• Excellent organisational, administrative and computer skills, including MS Office
  
• Solid interpersonal and networking skills
  
• Excellent work ethic
  
• Current Working with Children Check (as per state requirements)
  
• Full Australian work rights
  
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)

About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College  

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 8 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia. 

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.   

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. 

Our Core Values 

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives 

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. 

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. 

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together 

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do 

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at HR@ilsc.com.