Vocational ESL Instructor

Requisition ID: req49659

Job Title: Vocational ESL Instructor

Sector: Interpretation

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 22.96 - 25.55 Hourly

Location: San Diego, CA USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Teaches Vocational English as a Second Language classes, including specialized tracks focused on acquiring basic digital literacy skills, knowledge about driving so as to pass permit and behind-the-wheel driving tests, child care licensing, and others as developed and needed;
• Assesses students in order to evaluate their progress; tracks and reports student attendance as advised;
• Develops lesson plans and materials in collaboration with the VESL Coordinator;
• Follows established policies and procedures in gathering and recording classroom attendance, homework completed, and other data required by grant funders;
• Coordinates with the Employment Training Supervisor, VESL Coordinator, Employment Specialists, and other relevant staff through regular communication, participation in team meetings, and other activities as requested;
• Participates in Workforce, VESL, and CFO meetings, and staff development activities, as possible;
• Stays current on standard methodologies, pedagogical approaches, and strategies to engage adult ESL learners;
• Follows all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency;
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field strongly required; Master’s degree preferred;
• Experience teaching ESL required; 2+ years ESL teaching experience preferred;
• On-line instruction/learning experience preferred;
• Maintain accurate and timely data records of student enrollment and participation;
• CA driver’s license and car required;
• ESL certification strongly preferred;
• Experience working with immigrant populations and adults strongly preferred;  
• Experience with workforce and job training programs preferred;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to resolve challenges;
• Proven cultural competency and sensitivity to working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to bring creativity to the classroom to teach to audiences with varied levels of English;
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work in a team environment;
• Strong written and oral English language skills.

• Standard, professional office environment, including the current hybrid mode of remote work within San Diego County and required in-office days and some 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above-outlined responsibilities. Office working environment is subject to change based on organization/business needs. 
• Requires work at both City Heights and El Cajon offices. 
• May require occasional work during evenings or weekends.
• San Diego Office hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm.