"ESL Instructors"

Full Job Description

The Opportunity

SUNY Columbia-Greene Community College is seeking qualified ESL instructors responsible for providing high-quality, engaging instruction in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to English-language learners. The part-time instructor reports to the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Pathways.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and having a positive impact on students lives…

…apply now to be part of the Columbia-Greene team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an organized and supportive learning environment.
• Holistically work with a diverse and multi-cultural adult student body.
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, class rosters, student academic progress).
• Prepare and implement effective lesson plans.
• Collaborative and communicate effectively with the Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
• Act as a liaison for students to utilize campus and community resources as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's plus TESOL Certification (or a minimum of 9 graduate semester hours in TESOL)
• Minimum 1-year ESL/EFL teaching experience
• Work independently in designing dynamic classes
• Positively interact with students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in TESOL
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in teaching, preferably at the college level, as well as experience in using educational technology in classroom or online adaptations and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies.

Salary and Benefit Information

The salary range for this position, $20 – 30 per hour, will be commensurate with education and work experience. Optional benefits include NYS Local or Teachers Retirement, supplemental life and retirement, including NYS Deferred Comp, tuition waiver, and PSLF waivers for those who meet eligibility.

Application Information

For full consideration please send a cover letter, cv, a copy of unofficial transcripts, and contact information of three professional references to HR@sunycgcc.edu. Review begins immediately and the position is open until filled.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. Additional references may be requested.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Columbia-Greene Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.

The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations for completing the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 518-697-6337.

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