Company description

ESL Works is an education business that designs and facilitates english training programs for the food industry. We inspire courageous communication and break through language barriers in the workplace.

We're ESL experts AND food industry pros. So, we know what phrases and grammar should take priority in the classroom. Reading schedules, asking for help, filling out a form, location words, equipment vocabulary, writing work emails...that's our wheelhouse.

Job description

10-15 hours per week

Position starts September 18th,  2017

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• TESOL certification // required
• 2+  years teaching ESL - two unique levels of English // required
• 5+ years food industry // required
• 2+ years teaching adult learners // preferred
• Computer know-how [word, excel, and basic website knowledge] // preferred
• Spanish or French speaking proficiency // ideal

RESPONSIBILITIES

On-Site Teaching

• Teach on-site at restaurants and food distribution centers  or other food-related sites
• Set-up and break-down classroom at each teaching location
• Deliver instruction consistent with the ESL Works “how we teach” vision
• Develop students’ ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area
• Create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment that supports positive outcomes
• Manage learning time to maximize student achievement while respecting work schedules
• Meet with students before or after class

Planning / Record-Keeping

• Prep for all classes in advance of teaching
• Adapt curriculum to differentiate instruction and meet needs of each student
• Keep accurate records of attendance and student performance from week to week
• Observe other regularly scheduled ESL Works classes from time to time

WE LOVE TEACHERS WHO ARE..

• Organized // deadline-driven, takes notes, tracks project to-dos, plans ahead
• Timekeepers // Meet weekly deadlines and keeps time well in class
• Calm & Kind // Respect student/client with timely, courteous and accurate communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• able to travel to locations throughout New York via public transportation
• able to instruct in restaurantand food manufacturing settings
• able to lift or move objects between 15-25 pounds

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

September 15, 2017