ESL Instructor: Contractor Position

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The person in this position is responsible for teaching recently arrived adult refugee students in Lutheran Family Service’s English as a second language (ESL) program. The teacher uses interactive and engaging techniques to help students develop language and life skills The teacher is also responsible for creating a positive learning environment, motivating and encouraging students, as well as tracking students’ progress and reporting attendance on a daily basis.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

1. Delivering instruction by creating and/or implementing lesson plans or other educational activities
2. Teaching students individually and in groups using recognized best-practice methods.
3. Adapting curriculum materials to individualize instruction for students of various levels.
4. Work collaboratively with LFS Employment staff as well as other contractors
5. Reporting to Education Coordinator and maintaining, completing, and submitting accurate records on each student’s attendance daily

Other Information/Requirements: 

1. Cross cultural sensitivity & ability to work with people of other cultures.
2. Familiarity with a second language preferred.
3. Knowledge of ESL methodologies & techniques for teaching English
4. Native/near-native English language skills.
5. Ability to pass background check
6. Commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.
7. Bachelor's degree & two or more years’ experience
8. TESOL certification or degree preferred.

How to Apply: 

Qualified individuals should send a resume and cover letter to Melanie Mullen, Education
Coordinator, at [email protected].

Contact Information
Name: 
Melanie Mullen
Agency/Organization: 
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains - Refugee & Asylee Programs
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87106
Business Phone: 
505-835-5528
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Mar 9 2016
Date to Remove: 
Apr 2 2016

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