ELS Substitute Associate Instructor

ILSC Education Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The ELS Substitute Associate Instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the ELS curriculum, to mainly adult students, with assistance from the AD, Instructional Specialists and Senior Instructors; for maintaining student class records; for fulfilling administrative duties as required and/or requested by the AD; and for participating in professional development activities such as workshops, meetings and assisting Instructors. The ELS Substitute Associate Instructor is usually called in to substitute in emergency situations for less than a full day.

Requirements

Experience teaching adult and young adult students is necessary in this position.
Bachelors or better in English or related field.
Certificate or better in CELTA or related field.
Certificate or better in TESOL or related field.
A minimum of 6 months of ELS teaching experience for those who do not have Certificate in TESOL or CELTA.

Nice To Haves

Masters or better in Applied Linguistics or related field.
Masters or better in TESOL or related field.

Responsibilities

To teach SSP (Structure/Speaking Practice), Vocabulary Enrichment, Reading/Writing, LTC (Language Technology Center) and/or Skills Enhancement Classes (SECs) as assigned.
To prepare lesson plans, exercises and tests.
To test, evaluate and counsel the student regarding his/her classroom performance.
To maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
To coordinate instruction, attendance records and evaluation with other teachers.
To know and adhere to Center and Company policy and procedures, and to communicate local policy to Associate Instructors.
To complete administrative paperwork as required or requested.
To maintain performance and attendance records.
To participate in the employee evaluation process (i.e., classroom observations and follow-up discussions and the performance appraisal process).
To contribute to the maintenance of neat classrooms and a neat staff workroom and staff lounge.
To substitute in emergency situations.