Job Description

Posted: November 20, 2024

Level: Educational Assistant

Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week

Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by December 2, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Norwalk

188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

**This position is not remote**

For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Anticipated Start Date:

December 2024

Position Summary:

This position is needed to support our immensely diverse students in every aspect of entering and successfully progressing through the non-credit ESOL program in order to pursue academic and professional goals.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the ESL Department Chair and ESL Non-Credit Coordinator, the ESL Non-Credit Program Assistant is responsible for an array of services to support the non-credit ESL program through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Advise new and returning students, including international students and au pairs - ascertain students ESL level and needs, explain which courses they are eligible to take, help students select classes, assist them with registration, answer questions about the ESL program, etc.
• Read placement tests and final exams and determine ESL level
• Prepare for and assist with final exam teachers test reading meeting and coordination of grades including preparation of essay test questions.
• Help with other program logistics as assigned (including evaluate textbooks, help develop curriculum, develop and check outcomes and assessments on course descriptions, perform observations of instructors, provide Bridge to Credit Tutoring, answer phone and email inquiries from instructors and students, etc.)
• Guide and support teacher with methodology and technology.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field and relevant experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the positions essential duties.

**Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:**

• Experience using CSCUs Banner system
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and TEAMS
• Experience with online instruction and delivery systems such as Blackboard.
• One or more years of experience in teaching ESOL to beginner and intermediate level adult learners.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Salary:

$47.24 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

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