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Onondaga Community College

English Language Institute Instructor - Onondaga Community College

Pay: $35/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Syracuse, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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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.

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English Language Institute Instructor - Onondaga Community College Onondaga Community College - 3.9 Syracuse, NY Job Details Temporary | Part-time $35 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree

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The main function of an English Language Institute Instructor is to help students improve their receptive (reading/listening) and productive (speaking/writing) abilities in English. The ELI offers classes to high beginner (CEFR A2-B1) and Intermediate (CEFR B1-B2) learners. Classes typically run four days/week for approximately 2.5 hours of instruction per day. Instructors in the English Language Institute should be able to maintain regular attendance, monitor and record student progress, and use provided instructional materials and frameworks to design differentiated lessons with clear communicative goals in mind. ELI Instructor positions are "continuous recruitment." We accept applications year-round and reach out to qualified applicants when the need for an instructor occurs. All English language Institute positions are temporary and part-time (under 29 hours/week). Applicants should be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. The English Language Institute offers day, evening, and weekend programming for students. Additional programs may be offered. Your specific working hours will depend upon your availability and the hours when the program needs coverage. OCC English language Institute instructors may also be invited to support ELL/multilingual students in the College Learning Center as tutors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare English lessons using provided OER textbooks and supplemental materials. Assess and record student progress. Record student attendance Differentiate instruction among students of varying ability. Maintain consistent and accurate electronic records. Provide friendly, courteous, and confidential service to every student you meet. Provide students with positive feedback, patience, respect, and understanding as they learn. Participate in periodic training and staff meetings. Perform related work as required

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency and TEFL/TESOL or demonstrated experience teaching English Language Learners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's or higher from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related major. Multilingual applicants preferred. Background in

Communicative Language Teaching Additional Information:

Pay rate: $35.00 per hour