Adult ESL Instructor

Job Title : Adult ESL Instructor Department: Education
Reports to : Instructional Coach and Supervisor FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Salary : $25-$26/hour, part time
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Position Description:
The Adult ESL Instructor will provide high-quality English language instruction to immigrant and refugee adults, equipping learners with the language skills needed to navigate daily life, pursue educational opportunities, and achieve employment goals. They will deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction aligned with established curriculum and program objectives, assess student progress, and foster a supportive classroom environment that promotes language acquisition, cultural integration, and student success.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Classroom Instruction
Instruct adult immigrant and refugee students using ESL best practices to increase students functional language proficiency and to reach students educational and employment goals.
Collaborates with appropriate Program staff to identify relevant and engaging resources to increase English language proficiency.
Utilizes appropriate technology to enhance instruction including interactive boards, online resources, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Burlington English.
Develops appropriate instructor-to-adult student relationships to create a positive and encouraging learning environment that respects cultural differences
Programmatic Support
Engage in at least 7 hours of professional development per year in topics directly related to student needs. Some examples may include English Language Learning, Adult Education, and Employment Training.
Evaluate and implement new curriculum as different student needs emerge.
Collaborate with the appropriate staff on creating new course offerings like Digital Skills, Citizenship, or Workforce Skills training as student needs are identified and as funding allows.
Administrative Support:
Assist Student Services in completing student records and proficiency assessments when needed.
Maintain communication with students on WhatsApp. This includes informing them of program developments, attendance, homework, etc.
Maintain accurate student records daily including attendance and submitting data required by Adult Education Policies promptly.

Qualifications

Education/Experience
Bachelor's or master's degree required.
Oklahoma state teacher certification or TESOL/TESL certification required.
Two years ESL teaching experience required.

Physical Requirements:
This job requires work on the computer in preparation for teaching.
It also requires the ability to be in front of a class of students to instruct them as well as moving
around the room and among a group of seated students.

Required competencies and expectations:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following mission centered competencies as they relate to YWCA Tulsa core values:
Community: We center people in our program design; we engage the Community in our decisions, and we partner with others to achieve the greatest impact.
Advocacy: We are committed to creating space for voices to be heard.
Respect: We care about each other and treat each other with dignity and value. We believe that authentic, respectful relationships lead to learning and growth.
Empowerment: We empower each other [and the community/those we serve] to have a voice and create change.
Equity and Inclusion: We build diverse, welcoming, and inclusive spaces within our walls and in the world.
Excellence: We set and achieve ambitious goals.

Data Competency:
YWCA team members are expected to demonstrate knowledge of their data and how it relates to their scope of work. Every team member is responsible for the collection of data and the expectation is that this information is reflected upon and used for decision making, serving clients where applicable and adjusting processes when needed. Team members are responsible for entering data accurately, timely and consistently and ensuring that they are aware of goals and objectives related to their position. YWCA team members are expected to synthesize and apply their data to advance our mission and ensure they are reporting progress to their direct supervisors in weekly meetings where they will use data to create action plans, work strategically, and analyze any gaps or areas of need.

Communication Competency:
YWCA team members are expected to communicate clearly, effectively, and in a collaborative manner. YWCA staff are expected to utilize a variety of communication tools, including but not limited to email, TEAMS messages, telephone and in person conversation. It is expected that communication is responded to within no more than 48 hours. YWCA staff will communicate timely and respectfully with staff, stakeholders
and clients.

Mission-Centered competency:
YWCA staff are expected to remain focused on our mission while making strategic decisions for their position. YWCA staff embrace a growth mindset and are proactive problem-solvers who demonstrate competency in their position. Accountability, adaptability and collaboration are expected of all YWCA staff members. YWCA staff utilize their time effectively, meet deadlines and attend all YWCA meetings, functions and activities when it is an expectation of the position. YWCA staff consistently demonstrate the ability to respect and maintain the privacy of sensitive and confidential information and use best practices to protect that information.