Adjunct ESL Instructor- Mountain or Pacific Time

Description

About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor combines English Language instruction and support with academic instruction and acculturation to teach international students.  ESL Instructors teach listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills at all levels in a university-based, intensive ESL program and is also responsible for assessment and placement.  This role reports to the Director, Teaching & Learning.

The ESL Instructor has outstanding oral and written communication skills and demonstrated flexibility.  He/She/They will work with students one on one and in groups so excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity toward students and staff from diverse backgrounds is critical.  The ESL Instructor is a team player who can work independently, is comfortable multitasking, can change priorities to fit business needs, and manages time efficiently.

Essential Functions

Teaching

• Prepare lessons, teach, and grade approximately 32–40 hours per week
• Work in a team environment with other instructors to prepare, select, and use appropriate teaching and learning materials for international students (including the use of textbooks, in-house materials, and self-created materials)
• Develop relevant and appropriate lesson plans that provide effective teaching strategies and meet the individual needs of students
• Assess students and provide both formative and summative evaluations to a high standard
• Provide oral and written feedback to students and to relevant staff
• Deliver out-of-class academic support for students during office hours as needed

Administrative Support

• Carry out administrative tasks associated with teaching and assessment, students’ academic progress reports, weekly grades, attendance, and record of work
• Participate in staff development and professional training as required
• Attend program meetings as required

Security

• Comply with Shorelight Written Information Security Policy, and all other Shorelight Information Security Policies and Procedures
• Take responsibility for any Shorelight assets assigned to you
• Promptly report any security events, incidents or weaknesses to Shorelight Security

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in TESOL or closely related field, such as (but not limited to) Applied Linguistics or Adult Education
• 2+ years of related experience, including 1+ year in an academic ESL program
• Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of applied linguistics, second language acquisition, language-teaching methodologies, assessment, and curriculum/lesson planning; TESL certifications (CELTA, DELTA, Bridge, or Oxford)
• Overseas experience or experience teaching in multicultural/multilingual classrooms
• Competence in a foreign language
• Expertise in ESL writing instruction

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required--Education, Criminal, Identity

Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.