Overview

Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for the Library.

Professional teachers facilitate free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level in both in-person and online classes.

Instruction is offered in 3, 10-week cycles and 1, 4-week summer cycle.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency and digital literacy for students assessed at NRS levels 1-6
• Follow the prescribed curriculum in a communicative language teaching environment during class-time
• Submit lesson plans that demonstrate communicative language teaching in alignment with the prescribed curriculum
• Instruct adult ESOL students in classes and learning experiences, which will lead to the achievement of their educational and personal goals
• Assist in the managed enrollment process to recruit students and maintain student records
• Participate in prescribed professional development pertaining to adult basic education and Library strategic priorities

Department Branch Services & Programs Employment Type Part Time Location Various Locations Workplace type Onsite Compensation $45.

00 / hour Reporting To Steven Mahoney This role's hiring manager : Steven Mahoney

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree required, with training and / or experience in ESOL

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching adults in both in-person and online settings
• Successfully demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Lesson plan creation using a backward design approach
• Experience administering standardized assessments

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with a variety of people, in a multicultural setting, involving a variety of team situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines for administrative tasks.

Last updated : 2024-05-09