Description:
The English Empowerment Center (EEC) is seeking experienced adult ESOL instructors who displays a high degree of professionalism, intercultural sensitivity, and a belief in lifelong learning to join a committed, collaborative faculty in our Beginning English Program.
Pay: $25 / hour, includes teaching time and some planning time.
Hiring:
- One IN PERSON position in Annandale, VA in the evenings
- One IN PERSON position in Annandale, VA in the afternoons
- One IN PERSON position in Falls Church, VA in the evenings
- One IN PERSON position in Centreville, VA (time of day TBD, potentially in the mornings) - involves systematic instruction in phonics and foundational literacy skills alongside English language instruction
- One IN PERSON position in Chantilly, VA in the evenings
- One IN PERSON position in McLean, VA (time of day TBD)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Teach English to adults of immigrant or refugee background representing a wide range of cultures and educational backgrounds.
- Create engaging and effective lesson plans incorporating assigned textbooks, authentic materials, and technology.
- Contextualize lessons for key topic areas, such as civics education, digital literacy, financial literacy, healthy literacy, and workforce preparation.
- Collaborate with volunteer class aides to maximize classroom learning opportunities.
- Record and update online class records such as attendance and student progress.
- Participate actively in faculty meetings and student assessment.
- Travel to the EEC office to pick up and drop off materials.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds of books and other materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years ESL/EFL classroom teaching experience with adults or other strong teaching background
- Experience working with a diverse learner population
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Adult Education, or a closely related field
- Completion of a 120-hr TESOL certificate (with 6-hour practice teaching)
- Experience teaching learners with limited or no prior formal schooling
- Proficiency in another language (especially Spanish, Arabic, Dari, or Pashto)
Resume and cover letter required.
Offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
The English Empowerment Center is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
