Esl teacher Jobs in Aurora, CO

Purpose / Summary

The EXCEL Student Learning Support department exists to provide efficacious, timely, and intentional individual and group study spaces where CCD students can be supported in learning and collaboration. The EXCEL Zone provides robust 1 : 1, group, and embedded tutoring support in Math, Writing, ELL, and Digital Literacy through in-person and remote tutoring with a commitment to cultivating self-reliant learners.

Duties and Responsibilities

WRITING / ELL TUTORING

Writing / ELL tutoring works with students on a variety of writing assignments. Students may be currently enrolled in any class that includes writing assignments. Assignments include—but are not limited to—grammar exercises, reading comprehension pronunciation practice, paragraph / essay / research writing, citation, drafting, revision, and editing. Tutoring includes one-on-one and small group work with students, class visits, and multiple delivery modes (face-to-face, WebEx, and drop-off submission)

TIME COMMITMENT

Tutoring hours are available for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, Monday through Friday. Schedules are typically set for the semester, and tutoring services and hours are not scheduled during times that classes are not in session. Mandatory tutor trainings are held prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters and are required before tutors begin work each semester. Tutors are also expected to attend team meetings throughout the semester and to complete any required trainings as scheduled.

TUTORING DUTIES

• Effectively assist students in learning concepts related to writing in a variety of courses.
• Develop students' critical thinking skills through modeling and guided work.
• Assist students with issues related to computer based assignments and navigate computer software and websites.
• Be approachable, and communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively, greeting and interacting with students in a positive and helpful manner.
• Foster a supportive learning environment, and remain composed in tense situations.
• Foster the ability for students to engage with their work independently.
• Successfully engage one-on-one with underrepresented student populations—including, but not limited to—the following : students of color; first generation students; low income students and students experiencing homelessness; students with differing learning styles and levels of English fluency; students with varying abilities and neurological differences; students of varying gender identities.
• Document all tutoring sessions as instructed..

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT

Qualifications

Education : (required / minimum)

Experience : (required / minimum)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : (required / minimum)

Licensure / Certification : N / A

Equipment Used :

Other Considerations : Some early morning, evening, and weekend work will be required.

Supplemental Information

Experience : (preferred)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : (preferred)