ESOL Instructor

General Description

The Adult Learning Center (ALC) at New York City College of Technology has an opening for an experienced and dynamic ESOL instructor to teach a contextualized (health sector) upper-level class. The class meets twice a week during the day at our partner organization, the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center, in downtown Brooklyn. ESOL instruction will support students co-enrolled in a Medical Billing and Coding training program with the goal of pursuing a career in the healthcare field.

Other Duties

• Design and develop lesson plans for Medical Billing & Coding trainees based on input from Medical Assistant professors, current research, and best practices
• Deliver engaging, practical, contextualized classes that include a variety of experiential instructional techniques to strengthen the skills necessary for successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding training program
• Create a student-centered learning environment to maximize student participation and promote self-sufficiency
• Maintain attendance records and communicate with administrative staff and program counselor regarding student absences and other issues
• Track student progress to ensure that participants progress satisfactorily - adjust activities and assignments as needed
• Work with the Educational Case Manager to assist students in setting and managing goals
• Collaborate with City Tech and BEOC personnel to meet program goals and objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA in education or related field; MA preferred
• Experience developing and teaching contextualized ESOL to adults
• Must be well-versed in student-centered learning and approaches
• Knowledge or experience related to the health field desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team is required
• Must have solid writing ability and be well organized
• Comfortable with technology and resources in a classroom and online setting
• Best Plus certified or willingness to become certified

RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

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