The Instructor will teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Citizenship preparation class. The curriculum prepares students who are planning to apply for naturalization who must complete an interview, pass a civics test, and pass an English speaking, writing & reading exam.

This is a grant-funded position and continuation of employment is contingent upon renewed funding.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teach a class twice a week for 8 week sessions
• Deliver instruction to students using a variety of methods; adjust teaching styles to meet the needs of a diverse student population using adult learning theory / principles and content knowledge in math, writing, reading, and / or ESL
• Keep track of weekly attendance with sign-in sheet
• Conduct a pretest and a post test of students every session
• Keep track of all required data
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree and
• At least two (2) years of related experience instructing English as an Additional Language to adults with refugee background
• Arizona Department of Education certification or the ability to obtain the certification within sixty days of date of hire
• Candidates who possess similar minimum objective qualifications should describe in detail the education and work experience you regard as establishing the equivalency

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Excellent oral communications skills and command of the English language
• Team-player, open to learning
• High degree of initiative and creativity
• Responsible and able to work autonomously
• Willingness to give and receive assistance
• Strong desire to be placed into a multi-cultural, multi-level learning environment

Last updated : 2024-05-03