Instructor (ELS)
Job Summary
The non-credit English Language Studies (ELS) program at CCRI assists individuals who need to begin or expand their English language skills in order to succeed in their studies and careers. Students come from a wide range of countries, educational levels, and language backgrounds. Focus is given to developing integrated skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Engage in high-quality language instruction in a diverse, inclusive, student-centered environment
- Ability to work with students with various learning styles, cultures, and life experiences both online and in person.
- Prepare effective lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs
- Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction
- Keep detailed and organized records of students' attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation
- Collaborate with the coordinator and other instructors in the program and attend meetings as needed
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development in adult education
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in TESOL, Education, ESL, or related field (Masters preferred)
- Relevant teaching experience in an education setting; experience teaching oral communication classes
- Curriculum/course development experience with a demonstrated high level of preparation and attention to detail
- Deep understanding of oral communication challenges for adult students
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching
- Strong computer skills and comfortable with technology and course management systems
- Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management, especially in terms of linguistically and culturally diverse student
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, primarily), email, the internet for instruction and program purposes
- Creativity and flexibility in the classroom is expected
Campus Location
Multi-Campus Locations
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time
Salary Range
Part-Time hourly rate starts at $37.13
Special Instructions to Applicants
If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application. Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts. CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Division of Institutional Equity, Human Resources, and Organizational Development prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing hiring@ccri.edu.
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