TITLE: English Teacher

AREA: Operations

PILAR : Economic

REPORTS TO: Regional Workforce Coordinator & Club Director

STATUS : o Full time - Hourly o Full time - Salary ü Part Time - Hourly

CLASIFICATION (FLSA): o Exempt ü Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provide individualized and/or group English lessons with a focus on the oral and written fluency required for the program career fields.

TASKS AND DETAILED WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Collaborate in the development of English as a second language skills.

• Reinforce daily English or Literacy skills in participants with academic lag by promoting activities that integrate the language in real environments and scenarios.

• Develops unit and lesson plans, with goals, objectives, topics, and activities for each class session, organizing the appropriate time for a lesson, and presenting the lesson logically and sequentially.

• Provides individualized, small-group, and large-group instruction to meet the needs of each participant.

• Engages participants in learning through best teaching practice strategies to achieve positive results.

• Organize classroom procedures and routines and manage participant behavior.

• Keeps appropriate records of participant progress, prepares reports, and communicates progress.

• Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable classroom environment. Carefully explains goals, policies, ground rules, and grading policies at the beginning of the Program.

• Performs various non-instructional duties including taking daily attendance, among others.

• Monitors participant progress through regular formal and informal assessments.

• Participates in committee work, family activities, and organizational activities.

• Perform any other task requested by the supervisor.

  EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• BA in English Education or a related field from an accredited University.

• 2+ years as an English tutor or teacher, with a strong preference for prior experience in Puerto Rico.

• TEFL/TESOL certification.

• Ability to motivate by maintaining a visible, approachable, and positive outlook in the handling of situations.

• Computer/technological skills.

• Ability to research and abstract relevant educational developments.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time well.

• Ability to prepare and manage budget and allocated resources.

• Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Provide Consultation and Advice to others — Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related issues.

• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. May reach above shoulder height or below the waist and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday must be able to lift 15 pounds and use proper lifting techniques.

  DISCLAIMER:

• The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

• An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.