ESL Instructor, Grades 9-12

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The school programs instructor will teach newly arrived refugee students in LFS’s out-of-school-time academic programs at Highland HS. The teacher will help students develop skills & improve their performance in the following areas: English proficiency, reading, listening, math, academic school system, appropriate school behavior, study skills & critical thinking.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

-Implementing lesson plans & leading other educational activities, such as hosting guest speakers or supervising field trips.
-Administering ESL testing to determine English instruction placement.
-Adapting curriculum materials to individualize instruction for students of various ability levels.
-Work collaboratively with Parent Engagement Specialist & Refugee Mental Health subcontractor & all other academic & social adjustment providers

Other Information/Requirements: 

Candidates should possess the following qualifications: BA from 4 yr. institution & 2+ years of experience working w/ ELLs; ESL certification is preferred. Other qualifications include: cross-cultural sensitivity; broad knowledge of ESL methodological approaches for teaching a variety of subjects; high level of comfort w/ public speaking or teaching environment; ability to self-start & be a team player; no criminal history as demonstrated by clean reports on background/fingerprint checks.

How to Apply: 

Individuals should send a resume & cover letter reflecting your qualifications & interest in the position to Kiri Mathsen, Education Coordinator at [email protected] by September 15, 2013.

The position pays $25/hr; no benefits. The candidate must be available to teach M-Th from 2:30-5:00 pm.

Contact Information
Name: 
Kiri Mathsen
Agency/Organization: 
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains Refugee & Asylee Programs
Address: 
3612 Campus Blvd. NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87106
Business Phone: 
835-5521
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.lfsrm.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 27 2013
Date to Remove: 
Oct 13 2013

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