Job Description
Goal of Position: WERACE English as a second language (ESL) teacher(s) teach ESL courses to adult learners by implementing the English Learner Proficiency Standards. WERACE ESL teacher(s) plan, organize, and implement appropriate lessons for adult learners that guide and encourage these students to develop their English proficiency, enabling them to reach their academic and professional goals. Teachers are directly responsible to and evaluated by one WERACE site supervisor.
Essential Tasks of the Position:
- Plan and effectively carry out life and academic skills-based instruction informed by student skill proficiency assessment data and English language proficiency standards;
- Request, organize, and utilize teaching materials appropriate for adult ESL learners;
- Implement instruction that reflects a logical sequence for the appropriate learning levels of adult learners based on student need assessment data;
- Support student learning outside the walls of the classroom by providing activities or practice students can engage in between class meetings;
- Create, foster, and maintain a positive learning environment for all adult learners;
- Attend and actively participate in site monthly data meetings;
- Accurately record student data in collaboration with site supervisor, including attendance and any disclosed employment achievements, in the LACES database;
- Assist with student registration and student testing as needed and scheduled by site;
Minimum Qualifications:
- TESOL certification (111) and/or Teaching English to Non-English Speaking Adults (088)
Reports to:
Assistant Director or Coordinator of Family Literacy and Multilingual Learner Programs for Adult Education
AND
Regional Director of Adult and Continuing Education
WORK SCHEDULE
- Two evenings per week (either Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday), 6:30-8:30pm. The assignment includes a total of 45 sessions, with start dates available in September, October, and November.
COMPENSATION
Stipend for this position is $5,037.60 per class section/cohort
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online, including all required attachments: https://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/
