[Nesabes] ESOL Computer Literacy Job Posting

[Povenmire, Alisa]

ESOL Computer Literacy Instructor


Thursday Evenings, 6:00pm-8:30pm plus planning and meeting time


Start date: Some meeting time in August; Classes from September 6, 2007
to June 2008


 

Job Description

 

General Statement of Duties

The ESOL Computer Literacy Instructor promotes a student-centered
approach to teaching.  This approach enables students to learn what they
want and need to learn.  This student-centered approach reflects current
adult learning theory reflected in the ESOL Frameworks.  In this
student-centered approach, students are actively involved in their own
education.

 


Responsibilities/Duties


*	Implement the Massachusetts Frameworks for Adult Education in
curriculum planning. 
*	Develop and document a Computer Literacy curriculum in
collaboration with ESOL Program Coordinator. 
*	Help students set Computer Literacy goals, monitor goals,
provide strategies and encouragement for students to attain those goals.

*	Administer teacher-made assessments. 
*	Maintain appropriate student records and student portfolios. 
*	Monitor student attendance; provide follow-up on absences and
report them to the coordinator. 
*	Select and develop appropriate materials and methods that
encourage student achievement. 
*	Provide input for planning and participation in program
development activities. 
*	Collaborate with peers on developing curriculum that meets the
needs of students. 
*	When needed refer students to counselor. 
*	Present lesson plans to coordinator. 
*	Attend monthly staff meetings. 
*	Attend at least 12 hours of professional development activities
per year. 
*	Attend 15 hours of New Staff Orientation. 

 

Qualifications:

*         BA

*         Exceptional computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, the
Internet, Email, and Graphics

*         Experience teaching/tutoring 

*         Experience working with adult learner and immigrant
populations preferred

*         Ability to work as part of an educational team

*         Excellent communication skills

 

Preferred:

*	Experience using business software such as MS Office in a
professional environment 
*	Experience using, customizing and maintaining various versions
of MS Windows 
*	Ability to set up and perform basic trouble-shooting of computer
hardware 
*	Ability to implement basic computer security (eg. configure
cookie handling, use anti-virus software, etc.) 
*	Experience using computers and other technology in a classroom
setting 

 

Salary:   $20.39 per hour, approx. 5 hours per week

 

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to:

 

Asian Center of Merrimack Valley, Inc.

1 Ballard Way Lawrence

Lawrence, MA 01843 

Attn:  Alisa Povenmire, ESOL Coordinator

Or email: apovenmire at necc.mass.edu

 

 

Alisa Vlahakis Povenmire

ESOL Coordinator/Counselor

Adult Literacy and Transition Programs

Northern Essex Community College, Extension Campus

78 Amesbury Street

Lawrence, MA 01840

apovenmire at necc.mass.edu <mailto:apovenmire at necc.mass.edu> 

978-738-7623

 

 

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