Job Listings Title:
ESL job posting at Truman College in Chicago

Post Date
12/6/2024

Expiration Date
3/6/2025

Details:
Truman College is seeking a Part-Time English as a Second Language (ESL) Adult Educator to provide instruction to students enrolled in our Adult Education Department. Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a GED certificate, prepare for the Citizenship, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties as required.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provides ESL instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.

· Uses CCC Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as Brightspace.

· May customize instruction with supplemental materials as appropriate.

· Uses CCC Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.

· Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.

· Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.

· Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.

· Complies with ICCB professional development requirements, including completing 12 required PD hours each fiscal year.

· Assists with program registration and orientation as requested.

· Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.

· Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education with an ESL endorsement, English, Linguistics, Reading, and/or TESOL

· Master’s Degree preferred from a regionally accredited college/university in a related subject, i.e. Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Linguistics, Literacy Studies, Reading, Teaching, or TESOL

· International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider

· Teaching and/or tutoring experience

· Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required at time of interview

· Completion of ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Comments:
The Truman College Adult Education Department is looking to hire ESL teachers in anticipation of our Spring 2025 semester needs. Teachers can apply online at: https://cccconnect.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/adult-educator-esl-6028. Interested teachers can email Associate Dean Steven Teref (steref@ccc.edu) or Senior Dean Lee Jackson (ljackson410@ccc.edu) with any questions.

Employer:
City Colleges of Chicago
Contact:
Steven Teref

Address:
Harry S Truman College
Adult Education Department
Chicago, IL 60640

Work Phone:
773-907-4361

Fax:
N/A

Email:
steref@ccc.edu

Website:
https://cccconnect.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/adult-educator-esl-6028