Instructor – ESL Intensive Program
Computer Systems Institute · csinow.edu
Skokie
The job in short
Teaching ESL intensive program.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
- Location as listed
- Skokie, IL, US
- Role
- Teacher / Tutor
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Title: Adjunct Intensive English Program Instructor for CSI
Supervisor's Title: Academic Dean
Department: Academics
General Summary: The English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor will teach courses within the ESL Programs. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering ESL curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach courses in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL up to 27.5 hours per week
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Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to each course session
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Grade and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner
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Evaluate and monitor students’ progress the use of various assessment tools
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Deliver engaging instruction through a variety of student-centered classroom activities
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Maintain necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager
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Provide support through academic advising to ensure student growth and retention
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Attend and participate in quarterly instructor in-service meetings
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Stay well-informed with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional growth activities annually
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Organize and lead field trips for student enrichment once per quarter
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Actively contribute to program improvement by proactively providing feedback and participating in various committees
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Additional tasks as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL
• Native or near-native ability to speak English
Education and Experience:
The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field). At least two years of prior teaching experience to adult learners preferred.
If the Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree is not in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field), language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes the following:
• Language teaching methodology
• The nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics)
• The structure of English ( e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse)
• Second language acquisition
• Intercultural communication ( e.g., sociolinguistics, cross-cultural studies)
• Practicum experience
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits Offered:
• Paid Time-Off
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