What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Institute Instructor - Onondaga Community College position at Onondaga Community College?
Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Temporary/Hourly Job Type: Other Posted On: Wed Aug 5 2026 Job Description:
The main function of an English Language Institute Instructor is to help students improve their receptive (reading/listening) and productive (speaking/writing) abilities in English. The ELI offers classes to high beginner (CEFR A2-B1) and Intermediate (CEFR B1-B2) learners. Classes typically run four days/week for approximately 2.5 hours of instruction per day.
Instructors in the English Language Institute should be able to maintain regular attendance, monitor and record student progress, and use provided instructional materials and frameworks to design differentiated lessons with clear communicative goals in mind.
ELI Instructor positions are "continuous recruitment." We accept applications year-round and reach out to qualified applicants when the need for an instructor occurs. All English language Institute positions are temporary and part-time (under 29 hours/week). Applicants should be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. The English Language Institute offers day, evening, and weekend programming for students. Additional programs may be offered. Your specific working hours will depend upon your availability and the hours when the program needs coverage.
OCC English language Institute instructors may also be invited to support ELL/multilingual students in the College Learning Center as tutors.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare English lessons using provided OER textbooks and supplemental materials.
Assess and record student progress.
Record student attendance
Differentiate instruction among students of varying ability.
Maintain consistent and accurate electronic records.
Provide friendly, courteous, and confidential service to every student you meet.
Provide students with positive feedback, patience, respect, and understanding as they learn.
Participate in periodic training and staff meetings.
Perform related work as required
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency and TEFL/TESOL or demonstrated experience teaching English Language Learners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or higher from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related major.
Multilingual applicants preferred.
Background in Communicative Language Teaching
Additional Information:
Pay rate: $35.00 per hour
The main function of an English Language Institute Instructor is to help students improve their receptive (reading/listening) and productive (speaking/writing) abilities in English. The ELI offers classes to high beginner (CEFR A2-B1) and Intermediate (CEFR B1-B2) learners. Classes typically run four days/week for approximately 2.5 hours of instruction per day.
Instructors in the English Language Institute should be able to maintain regular attendance, monitor and record student progress, and use provided instructional materials and frameworks to design differentiated lessons with clear communicative goals in mind.
ELI Instructor positions are "continuous recruitment." We accept applications year-round and reach out to qualified applicants when the need for an instructor occurs. All English language Institute positions are temporary and part-time (under 29 hours/week). Applicants should be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. The English Language Institute offers day, evening, and weekend programming for students. Additional programs may be offered. Your specific working hours will depend upon your availability and the hours when the program needs coverage.
OCC English language Institute instructors may also be invited to support ELL/multilingual students in the College Learning Center as tutors.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare English lessons using provided OER textbooks and supplemental materials.
Assess and record student progress.
Record student attendance
Differentiate instruction among students of varying ability.
Maintain consistent and accurate electronic records.
Provide friendly, courteous, and confidential service to every student you meet.
Provide students with positive feedback, patience, respect, and understanding as they learn.
Participate in periodic training and staff meetings.
Perform related work as required
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency and TEFL/TESOL or demonstrated experience teaching English Language Learners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or higher from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related major.
Multilingual applicants preferred.
Background in Communicative Language Teaching
Additional Information:
Pay rate: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension PlanSalary : $35