Handbook - Instructor job description

Basic English instructor qualifications
In order to teach Basic English, an instructor must have at least a bachelor’s degree and appropriate adult ESL teaching experience.


Basic position description
Title: Hourly Noncredit Instructor

Summary: Performs classroom instruction as directed by coordinator; directs students to appropriate mode or materials to accomplish objectives. Maintains records of student progress; makes recommendations for program improvements as appropriate.

Relationship: Reports to the Language Institute Coordinator and no one reports to this position. Interfaces regularly with students and other instructors.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Performs classroom instruction as directed by coordinator according to assigned schedule.
 Answers questions and provides assistance to students regarding assignments and classroom activities.
 Helps identify, plan, schedule and implement learning activities appropriate to student needs.
 Maintains records of progress, attendance and scores for student; provides information to Coordinator as requested.

Part-time employees are permitted to work NO MORE THAN 30 hours per week.


General qualifications
All staff members are expected to:
 Abide by College policies and procedures.
 Follow the assigned curriculum.
 Turn in paperwork as required.
 Work a regular and predictable work schedule.
 Attend staff meetings as needed.
 Maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
 Effectively perform assigned duties as outlined in the position description.
 Be self-motivated in increasing knowledge and skills related to his/her position.