[Nesabes] FW: Job posting

[Ball, Patrice]

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Seeking ESOL Conversation Instructor: Multilevel Class, Levels 1-3, Thursday evening, 6-8:30 plus additional meeting and professional development time.

General Statement of Duties
The ESOL 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

 *   Teach English conversation to beginner level, non-native speakers in a lively, student centered manner.
 *   Implement the Massachusetts Frameworks for Adult Education as part of curriculum planning.
 *   Help students set 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 counselor.
 *   Select and develop appropriate materials and methods that encourage student achievement.
 *   Provide input for planning and participation in program development activities.
 *   Attend at least 12 hours of professional development activities per year.
 *   Collaborate with peers on developing curriculum that meets the needs of students.
 *   When needed, refer students to counselor.
 *   Present lesson plans to coordinator.
 *   Attend common planning time and monthly staff meetings.
 *   Attend 15 hours of New Staff Orientation.

Qualifications:
*         BA
*         Experience teaching/tutoring
*         Experience working with adult learner population preferred
*         Experience working with immigrant population preferred
*         Ability to work as part of an educational team
*         Excellent communication skills

Salary:  $20.89 per hour, approx. 5 hours per week

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Asian Center of Merrimack Valley, Inc.
1 Ballard Way Lawrence
Lawrence, MA 01843
Attn: Laura Qualliotine, ESOL Coordinator
Or Email:  lqualliotine at necc.mass.edu<mailto:lqualliotine at necc.mass.edu>


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