CCC ESL Instructor Position in Schuyler

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You may have seen that CCC Adult Education is currently looking for an ESL instructor in Schuyler. If you haven’t, here’s the post:

Bachelor’s degree required with at least 1 year of related experience preferred.

Individual must possess a working knowledge of reading, writing, and English grammar at the high school level. Previous teaching experience preferred but not required. Must be able to work as a team, have good interpersonal skills, and be computer literate. Individual must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in adult learners.

Individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and instructing English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults 16 and older.

Classes will develop English language skills through Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening.

Classes are held Monday and Wednesdays from 10:00am – 1:15pm and/or 4:30-7:45pm Schuyler.

You can apply on Indeed.

Things to Keep in Mind About This Position

You aren’t required to work both shifts on Monday and Wednesday. If the morning shift works for your schedule, then apply and make that clear in your application.

*UPDATE: An instructor has been hired for the evening shift, but CCC is still looking for a morning instructor.  

Should the evening classes work better than the morning classes, then apply and specify that you only want to work in the evenings.

This isn’t a full-time position, but it still comes with some perks. If you’re looking for a few extra hours and want to do something that will change people’s lives, then this might be the perfect job for you.

You don’t need to be bilingual to teach.

While you have to put together lessons and plan your classes, you don’t have to develop curriculum. CCC supplies that in the form of Burlington English, along with training on how to use this resource.

The Benefits of Being an ESL Instructor

Teaching ESL can be incredibly satisfying. There’s nothing better than watching your students learn new concepts. Some of the other reasons to consider this position include the following:

Develop a Relationship with Students

If you like people, then becoming an ESL instructor will help you meet and connect with a variety of people from places around the world. You’ll be able to develop relationships and learn about different cultures. You’ll develop a bond and watch your students grow, which is absolutely amazing.

Impact People’s Lives

Learning English is a skill that will take individuals to new levels in their life. Whether they are applying for jobs or want to explore higher education, knowing English is imperative—and you can help them in that journey. You can literally change people’s lives by providing the language foundation that they need to grab their piece of the American pie.

Earn Some Extra Money

Whether you need a few extra dollars to make ends meet or you just want a little extra spending cash, you can earn that by teaching ESL classes in Schuyler. It doesn’t matter if you only teach in the mornings, the evenings, or both, you’ll get between 7.5 to 20 hours of work each week, and with a starting salary of $20/hour, that can start to add up quickly.

An Experience Unlike Any Other

While the job description says that CCC is looking for individuals who have some teaching experience, they are also willing to work with anyone who has a passion for helping others. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, send your application in today. Not only can you change students’ lives for the better, but yours will be impacted as well.

New Hires for a New Year

With the New Year right around the corner, the PVLA will be looking to fill some instructor positions. If you’re interested in helping others and being part of a unique (and super fun!) community, please consider sending in your resume.

Please keep in mind that the positions at the PVLA are contract, which means we only offer limited hours each week and you are responsible for withholding your own taxes (you can also speak with an accountant to determine the best way to handle this issue). The pay is $18/hour.

The jobs we’ll have available in 2024 include the following:

Conversational Spanish Instructor 

You must be bilingual to teach Conversational Spanish classes at the PVLA.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while any level of college education is preferred.

The winter Conversational Spanish classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Classes start on January 9 and end on March 26, 2024 (12 weeks). Curriculum/class materials are available at the PVLA, so you won’t need to develop classes from scratch.

For Conversational Spanish classes to take place, a minimum of 10 students must sign up.

Integration Class Instructor 

For this class, we are looking for someone who understands American culture and the Columbus community and can share that knowledge with newcomers to the area. There is also a basic ESL component to this class, so being able to instruct individuals with low or no English skills is helpful.

You do not have to be bilingual to teach this class.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while any level of college education is preferred.

We are looking to hire someone to teach the evening Integration Class on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Classes start on January 10, 2024.

This class is 1 hour long and offered continuously throughout the year. The classes are centered around 12 lessons, which are taught on a continuous loop, with focused lessons or presentations from community members inserted as needed. Students can join at any time.

Curriculum/class materials are available at the PVLA, so you won’t need to develop classes from scratch.

Citizenship Instructor 

Duties for this class include teaching from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Tuesdays with instruction based on USCIS requirements for passing the citizenship test.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while any level of college education is preferred. You do not have to be bilingual to teach this class.

Citizenship classes are taught year-round, and you should be prepared to have new students join the class at any time, which means each lesson should be independent of itself. The lessons should be taught in a cyclical fashion, so students can join whenever and understand what’s going on, but it’s also important to continue to review material as long as students stay in the class.

Don’t worry! The USCIS has 16 beginner topical lessons, so it works pretty well to use these as the base of the cycle. You can then branch out and get more in-depth with specific topics based on your students’ wants and needs.

The only ESL reading and writing instruction that needs to be taught is within the scope of the test.

As a citizenship teacher, you’ll need to keep record of student start dates, application dates, interview dates, test retake dates, and outcomes as much as possible.

Outreach ESL Instructor

Outreach ESL classes are taught on location at businesses around Columbus. For the session we are currently hiring for, classes will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for 12 weeks.

You must be able to speak both English and Spanish to teach this session.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while any level of college education is preferred.

Curriculum has been developed for this class, and training will be provided.

  

Send in Your Resume

If any of these opportunities sound intriguing, please email your resume to Jessica at pvlacolumbusne @ yahoo.com or go to Indeed and apply there (links are included in the job titles).

Please note that while having experience as an instructor is beneficial, it’s not necessary. We can train you on that aspect. What we’re really looking for here at the PVLA are people who are passionate about helping others. If you have a drive and desire to help adult students become successful in life, then teaching for the PVLA may be just what you need to do.