Job description
NOVA Workforce is seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors to teach in-person Intensive English and Part Time ESL semester-long courses at our American Culture & Language Institute (ACLI). Course levels range from CEFR: A1-C1. Intensive courses teach paired skills: Reading & Writing and Speaking & Listening. Part-Time ESL courses teach integrated skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) with a focus on readiness for life, for school and for work.
Duties and Tasks:
- Teach an Intensive ESL (125 hrs per semester) or a Part-Time ESL (50 hrs per semester) course in person at Alexandria, Annandale, or Loudoun/Signal Hill.
- Demonstrate student centered, communicative teaching methodologies (task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, content-based) in lesson planning and in lesson presentation.
- Develop authentic, reliable, ongoing productive formative assessments for students throughout the semester.
- Utilize Canvas for course information and to store student assignments/resources.
- Utilize the assigned textbook(s) and supplement with level-appropriate materials as needed.
- Evaluate students’ entry and exit skills via the initial diagnostic tasks and final departmental exams and the department rubrics.
- Record student attendance.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Deep knowledge of communicative language teaching methodologies: task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, content-based
- Highly experienced Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, modules)
- Excellent organizational skills and classroom management skills
- Ability to work with groups of varying ages and skill levels – including differentiating instruction
- Ability to utilize program rubrics to grade students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work individually as well as on a team
- Bachelor’s degree + a TESOL Certificate
- 1-2 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL
- Masters in TESOL/TESL or Masters in Linguistics with a minor in TESOL or a TESOL Certificate
- 3-5 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL
For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and a TESOL Certificate or a Masters in TESOL or Masters in Linguistics with a TESOL Certificate?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 1-2 years of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL program
- Yes
- No
- * Which campus(es) would you like to teach, in order of preference
(Open Ended Question)
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to
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