Part-Time Integrated & Education (IELCE) ESOL Teacher
Overview
The Adult literacy and learning department is seeking integrated education and training IELCE teachers to teach contextualized intermediate/advanced level classes. The IELCE teacher will collaborate with vocational instructors to ensure participants are equipped with skills to pass one of the following certifications: Digital Literacy, ServSafe Restaurant Suite and/or Front Desk/Hospitality while improving their English speaking skills utilizing work-place and civics content. The goal is for learners to improve their English speaking skills while earning an industry recognized certification to secure a job/career in the workforce. Responsibilities Be part of an academic team responsible for presenting standard American English language to English-language learners Engage students in a learning community and facilitate contextualized lessons based on the focus areas: food safety, digital literacy, and/or medical billing/assisting Maintain, prepare, and upload Google Classroom assignments and weekly post for learners Prepare course overview and lesson plans that use library resources using a civics-based instructional approach and the vocational curricula that is motivating and engaging with a focus on learning and progress Knowledgeable of the CAL Best Plus and Best Literacy tests for IELCE learners of the Brooklyn Public Library and conference with learners as needed Complete administrative duties in a timely manner Participate in library and industry professional development and training; set individual learning and development goals and actively seek opportunities to further develop teaching practice Work independently and collaboratively with an instructional (case manager, student advisor, and program assistant) team members to ensure learners are being met Qualifications BA/BS required. MA or certificate in TESOL a plus Co-teaching experience and vocational teaching experience in culinary, digital literacy, and/or health industries Online teaching experience using Google Classroom and Zoom Able to collaborate with instructional team to ensure learners needs are being met and help alleviate any barriers to learning Strong Proficiency in the use of office equipment including computers, data projector, smart boards, smart TVs, printers and copiers. Ability to populate and manipulate software supporting word processing, spreadsheet, database management, network management, desktop publishing, and Internet navigation applications Ability to perform general clerical functions including maintaining accurate records and compiling information and statistics Excellent organizational and customer service skills Creative and ability to solve problems with a strong commitment to adult literacy and learning Must be able to work varied schedule, including evenings and weekends Please note that this is a part-time position, up to 12 hours a week. Pay rate is $40 per hour. *This is a grant funded position through June 30th, 2025. Renewal are based on performance and program standards. Schedule Fall Cycle: Sept - Dec Winter Cycle: Jan - Mar Spring Cycle: April - June Class Schedule Varies: Mornings - Mon/Wed/Fri 10am - 3pm, Evenings - Tue/Wed/Thur 4pm - 8pm Saturdays - 10am - 5pm Classes will be in-person at a community library branch Classes will be co-taught with a vocational instructor Class schedule subject to change based on programming needs 3 types of IELCE classes: Digital Literacy IC3 for non-native speakers Front Desk Representative/Hospitality for non-native speakers ServSafe Restaurant Suite for non-native speakers Instructors are to prepare participants to earn an industry recognized credential. After attending the 11-15 week classes, participants will be scheduled to take an in-person certification exam. Curriculum will be provided for all instructors to implement throughout the semester. Teachers must be able to co-teach with a vocational instructor and should be familiar teaching and using Google Classroom and Zoom. Apply Job!