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English Language Learning Instructor
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$63,902 / year median in Nebraska
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing a curriculum specifically tailored to individual employer partners and specific programs to serve English learners at various English levels.
- Assess learners' skills and progress using program tools and provides feedback to both learners and program coordinators.
- Integrate workplace-specific vocabulary and scenarios to strengthen communication skills relevant to learners' jobs.
- Create a supportive, respectful classroom environment that fosters participation, confidence, and skill-building.
- Track attendance, learner progress, and submit required reports/documentation on time.
- Collaborate with ICRI staff to ensure program quality and alignment with employer and other ESL site needs.
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively manage a classroom and engage students
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching English language skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students
- Organizational skills to plan lessons, manage resources, and assess student progress
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Bereavement Leave The International Council for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc.