Instructor, ESOL - Adjunct

The Basic Skills Instructor's responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction and spending time in preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; maintaining course management system to track student progress and reviewing written examinations and papers. S/he shall also provide advisement to students regarding academic, curricular and career matters. To ensure quality instruction in the ESOL program s/he shall work closely with Program Coordinator(s) and comply with all community college guidelines. This individual will report to the ESOL Coordinator.

·Meet with students according to the published schedule of classes.
·Develop and implement lesson plans with respect to Reading, Writing, Listening comprehension and Speaking where appropriate.
.Provide timely feedback to student on a daily basis (Monday – Friday).
·Advise students regarding goals, progress and attendance.
·Implement student retention strategies.
·Demonstrate proficiency in teaching, classroom management, advising students and responding to their needs.
·Maintain course management system to track student progress and quality hours of instruction.
·Attend appropriate staff and faculty meetings.
·Attend and participate in appropriate local, regional and state training to enhance job performance.
·Perform other duties as assigned to promote the mission and goals of the Basic Skills program and Guilford Technical Community College.
.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to fulfill work functions.
.Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
·Enhance job skills through participation in various professional development.
·Remain knowledgeable about education issues through reading of reports, periodicals, and other documents.
·Maintain a positive attitude appropriate with dealing with public, staff, and students.
.Dress in a manner that is professional and appropriate
.Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

·Must be proficient in computer applications and software systems.
·Must have strong customer relation skills.
·Must be able to adjust to diverse student populations and flexible work conditions/situations.
·Must possess fluent reading; verbal and written English communication skills.
·Must have ability to develop lesson plans and curriculum.
·Must have ability to teach to a variety of learning styles.
.Must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

·Be knowledgeable of adult learners.
·Possess ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultures.
.Ensure all records, accountability documents, attendance rosters and any supporting documents are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with the Basic Skills Department / Community College guidelines.

.Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
.No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
.Be able to perform duties, which require standing, bending, stooping, lifting/carrying 20 pounds.