English as a Second Language Instructor

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Odessa College

Location: Odessa, Texas
Category: Faculty-Liberal Arts-English As Second Language
Date Posted: July 3, 2024

Job Description

Working Title

English as a Second Language Instructor

Position Status

Part Time

Department

Transitional Learning Center

General Summary

The Transitional Learning Center (TLC) at Odessa College is seeking an experienced English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor to join us in our mission to increase English literacy, as well as college and career readiness, within the Permian Basin. The ESL instructor will work with the TLC staff to create, organize, and instruct courses utilizing the fundamentals of language acquisition alongside recognized teaching methods. The college is hiring for the Odessa Main Campus and following extension areas: Andrews, Kermit, Pecos and Monahans.

Specific Position Duties

The ESL instructor will have the experience and knowledge to perform the following responsibilities:

Develop course syllabi and lesson plans
Prepare classroom and course materials
Prepare students for oral and written assessments
Perform evaluations and assessments of students
Utilize the Burlington English online learning software as a part of the ESL curriculum
Utilize the Ventures textbooks and workbooks as a part of the ESL curriculum
Create a supportive and encouraging classroom environment
Maintain records of student attendance
Observe and be observed by other staff and faculty members with a goal of increasing educational effectiveness
Collaborate with educational staff to provide a positive learning experience for all students
Build academically-centered relationships with students in order to increase their English proficiency and confidence
Walk alongside students in creation and implementation of student focused career and/or academic plans
Take part in registration, orientation, and graduation when needed
Other duties as assigned