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ESL 1 Instructor

YWCA Tri-County Area
  • 🇺🇸 United States
  • On-site
  • 1 day ago
  • $21 / hour
  • FLSA
1 day ago
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Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
Job Title:English-as-a-Second Language Level 1 (ESL 1) Instructor FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt, Part-time, 8 hours/week SHIFT:Monday & Tuesday, 6:00PM-8:30PM + 3 hrs planning time LOCATION: Pottstown, PA SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director of Adult Education  WHO WE ARE: YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education; Youth Education & Prevention Programs that include enrichment, STEM learning, and recreation; adult education and English as a Second Language; workforce development; Foster Grandparent Program; and holistic wraparound services. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.  YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) provides English classes to adults whose first language is not English and want to learn English literacy skills so that they can get a job, navigate through the community, or continue their education.
 
YWCA is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated ESL instructor whose primary responsibility is to teach the introductory level class of ESL students. The ESL program uses a web-based platform for instruction. The candidate who is interested in this position must have strong computer skills and be comfortable in using the computer and web-based program as a tool for instruction. As part of the instructional process using the web-based program, the instructor will help students develop their digital literacy skills. The instructor will implement supplemental activities to reinforce learning. The instructor will avoid lecture-style teaching and engage the students in conversation, activities, and practice to advance their skills learned.

The candidate should have previous experience teaching ESL and a sincere interest in working with individuals from other cultures, languages, and countries. The candidate must be able to create a positive learning environment for adult learners. Training will be provided to learn how to implement the web-based instruction program. The candidate will be working with a team of teachers who support and collaborate with each other.

This is a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate who believes in the value of every individual and can help others believe in themselves. Paid planning time.
 
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):
  • Support ESL learners in listening, speaking, writing and reading the English language.
  • Develops a student-engagement learning environment with students actively engaged in group as well as individual activities.
  • Engages students in communication activities that help further their skills on the job and within the community.
  • Comfortable working with adults whose experiences are other than the American culture.
  • Empowers others with a heart-felt message of support.
  • Understands the principles of acquiring a second language. Experience teaching ESL.
  • Understands the principles of teaching adult learners and establish a learning environment. Uses appropriate strategies and activities to engage the adult learner. Avoids dependence on lecture-style teaching.
  • Explains, demonstrates, and provides opportunities for students to demonstrate core concepts.
  • Maintain documentation of students served and student progress.
  • Create supplemental lessons where needed.
  • Follow all guidelines as required by YWCA and the web-based program developer.
  • Participates in training to be able to implement and monitor the web-based program.
  • Work closely with other team members in Pottstown and Norristown
  • Participate in agency and state professional development training.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE POSITION
  • A strong commitment to serve the local community and projects attitude of respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to all
  • Creates an environment that conveys the message that YWCA believes and supports each student’s success
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and flexible. Welcomes the opportunity to further develop skills and accept challenges
  • Attends to detail and accuracy and able to multi-task
  • Strong organization skills and good time management
  • Comfortable with technology (laptops, Smart Board, etc.) including strong computer literacy skills
  • Reliable, good problem solver, able to work independently, as well as in a team environment
  • Able to accept guidance and feedback and support teamwork and efforts

Education & Experience:
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS minimum)
  • Ability to speak and understand Spanish a plus.
  • Experience working with adults in education or related fields.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, col-or, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

YWCA Tri-County Area is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, YWCA Tri-County Area is unable to sponsor employment for international candidates at this time.

ESL 1 Instructor · YWCA Tri-County Area

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