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ESL Instructor

Employer
Northern Virginia Community College
Location
Multiple Locations

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Faculty Jobs
Arts & Humanities, English As A Second Language
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Working Title:

ESL Instructor

Agency:

Northern VA Community College

Division:

NV280-VP Workforce Development

Work Location:

Multiple Locations

Hiring Range:

$36-50 per teaching hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel:

No

EEO Category:

I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time:

Part Time

Does this position have telework options?:

No

Work Schedule:

Depending on class schedules.

Sensitive Position:

No

Job Description:


Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the second largest community college in the United States and the largest public educational institution in Virginia. NOVA has more than 71,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. As one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries, NOVA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Virginia by fostering excellence in higher education. As an Achieving the Dream “Leader College,” NOVA is committed to the principles of access, opportunity, student success, and excellence by meeting the educational and training needs of the region and its people with excellent and affordable courses and programs, offered by an inspired and committed diverse faculty and support staff. With six unique locations throughout our region, each conveniently located within 40 miles of Washington D.C, we have Northern Virginia covered. NOVA’s Alexandria Campus is located seven miles from the nation’s capital, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC; the Annandale Campus, with its urban feel and suburban appeal, is ranked as the most diverse in Virginia and boasts a thriving Koreatown; the Loudoun Campus is located in a comfortable suburb steeped in colonial history; the Manassas Campus is located next to Manassas Battlefield Park, site of the first major battle of the Civil War; the Woodbridge Campus is home to municipal parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges; and the Medical Education Campus, located in Springfield, is a uniquely specialized campus that stands apart from what most community colleges can offer, with the area boasting an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and parks with nature and wildlife areas. NOVA offers an opportunity to make a difference with outstanding career opportunities and competitive total rewards benefits, including a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement system. NOVA embraces opportunities to create a college community that is a welcoming and inclusive place to learn and work. We do this by fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring equity while maintaining an open, civil, and safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. In so doing, NOVA fulfills its mission to offer world-class teaching and learning to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

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.

Courses are held at the Alexandria Campus, Annandale Campus, and at Loudoun Campus’ satellite location: Signal Hill Building. Applicants who wish to only teach remotely will not be considered.

This posting is designed to build a pool of potential ESL instructors for ACLI. Instructors are hired on a semester or project basis. Teaching in one semester does not necessarily guarantee future teaching appointments. There may or may not be any positions currently available at the time of application. However, in order to be considered for current/future openings, please complete the application process.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

- 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.

Special Assignments:

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:

KSAs

- 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 Required Qualifications & Experience- 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- 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

Operation of a State Vehicle:

No

Supervises Employees:

No

Required Travel:

This position does not require travel.

Posting Number:

ADJ_530P

Recruitment Type:

Public

Number of Vacancies:

varies depending on classes

Job Open Date:

10/06/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Agency Website:

https://www.nvcc.edu/

Background Check Statement Disclaimer:

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. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement:

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.

ADA Statement:

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.

Governor's Mandate Message:

Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date. Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.

E-Verify Statement:

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.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/39252

Organization

Working at Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America’s largest community colleges. NOVA enrolls more than 75,000 students at its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge, and through NOVA Online. With over 130 degree, certificate and workforce programs NOVA helps to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. Learn more about Northern Virginia Community College at www.nvcc.edu/about/glance/index.html 

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