English Literacy Instructor

Job Summary

To prepare and provide curriculum-relevant learning activities that enable students to learn the principles of the English language, to develop an understanding and appreciation of literature and to advance students' verbal and written communication abilities.

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lesson plans that meet core objectives and principles and are in line with the curriculum goals.
• Prepare instructional aids and supplemental teaching materials and resources consistent with learning objectives and student needs.
• Deliver lessons using a variety of differentiated instructional techniques that are appropriate to the academic level and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Promote students' understanding of and appreciation for literature.
• Develop students' verbal skills including reading out loud, discussion and debate.
• Develop students' writing skills
• Encourage the development of critical thinking skills.
• Create a safe and flexible classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning.
• Track and monitor student learning using a variety of techniques.
• Prepare and administer assessments that are curriculum-aligned.
• Grade assessments and assignments.
• Keep current with district and state standardized testing and maximize student achievement on these tests
• Taking attendance and following up on absences.
• Preparing monthly reports on the progress of the participants, challenges, changes and implementation progress to the project manager.
• Tracking sessions’ progress.
• Unforeseen tasks may apply.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in English teaching or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of subject matter including subject-specific curriculum and assessments.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and computer applications as required.
• Up-to-date with latest teaching techniques and topics in English instruction.