Applications due by April 19, 2024 Position Description Pay: $55k-$58k
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Work Schedule: M-F, 8am - 4:30pm, some evenings, some weekends
This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.
OBJECTIVE: The ESL instructor will provide instruction/guidance to Excel Center teachers and staff as well as students as deemed appropriate and will be responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the ESL curriculum for all classes as needed. The Excel Center model focuses on Adult Learners/22 years old and up who have not earned their High School Diploma. This is a key role in assisting students to gain proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to improve skills and overall student retention. The incumbent will be trained in administrative duties along with curriculum implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: • Uses placement tests to evaluate student ability level and group accordingly. Provide feedback to students based on assessments.
• Perform ongoing and summative assessments of students aligned with the provided curriculum.
• Plan and deliver instruction utilizing the curriculum differentiating for the diverse needs of each student (class size: 10-20 students).
• Utilize technology to accommodate and support students' comprehension.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
• Maintain student class records.
• Maintain a comfortable classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Operate the Goodwill Interpreter/Translation Request system as needed.
• Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements.
• Act as an ambassador for Goodwill and Goodwill's ESL Programs as well as other related programs.
• Maintain all ESL resources, materials, and files in excellent condition.
• Participation in the employee evaluation process (i.e., classroom observations and follow-up discussions).
• Collaborate with other educational institutions and partners to enhance the Excel Center offerings.
• Conduct class group activities that assist with material retention.
• Work closely with leadership and instructional staff to support student success.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Degree and Credential Requirements: ESL Teaching Certificate. Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field or three years of related experience in the same or similar capacity.
Customer Service: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Communication Skills: Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world. Must have the ability to network with community partners and speak to large audiences. Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Organizational Aptitude: Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
Technical Knowledge: Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student Information Systems.
Informed Decision-Making: Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Information Monitoring/Reporting/Design: Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: or We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace. Physical Requirements Attachment to Job Description Position: Instructor, ESL Dept Number: 5630
(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations. Please identify each physical activity required in the performance of this position using the guide below)
Guide to Physical Requirements:
• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently
Light: 14 lbs & under - Frequently
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently
Light: 14 lbs & under - Frequently
PUSHING/PULLING - Frequently
REACHING:
Above Shoulder - Frequently
At Shoulder - Frequently
Below Shoulder - Frequently
TWISTING -Frequently
BENDING - Frequently
KNEELING/CRAWLING - Occasionally
SQUAT - Occasionally
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) - Occasionally
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - Never
HEARING - Continuously
VISION:
Visual, close - Continuously
Visual, distant - Continuously
Visual, depth perception - Continuously
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping - Continuously
Fine Manipulation - Continuously
Repetitive Movements - Continuously
WALKING - Continuously
STANDING - Continuously
SITTING - Occasionally
SPEAKING - Continuously
OTHER, please describe
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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