ESL Adult Educator

Academic Tutoring for Learning and Success

Washington Irving Educational Center

About Schenectady City Schools

With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.

ESL Adult Educator Role

This position reports to the Washington Irving Educational Center in a midsize urban school district located in the Capital region of Upstate New York. Washington Irving Educational Center is located in the heart of Schenectady's Hamilton Hill neighborhood and has been serving the adult population of Schenectady county for over 50 years. Schenectady City School's alternative education program is one of the largest and most active centers in New York State. In addition to offering career readiness and vocational training programs, Washington Irving serves over 1,000 adult students (over 21) and 250 youth students (under 21) who are pursuing a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma by taking the TASC test (Test Assessing Secondary Completion - formerly GED), each year.Washington Irving operates six additional satellite locations throughout the city, offers 100 courses throughout the year at many school locations, a community closet and provides free/reduced meals for students. The Adult Educator will facilitate a positive learning climate that is open, caring and rigorous. This position requires a high degree of patience, compassion and responsiveness to student experiences.

ESL Adult Educator Expectations

• Engages in data-driven instruction;
• Strong knowledge of the English language needed;
• Personal experience in learning English, other languages or international travel/experiences with other cultures;
• Instructs youths and adults in academic and nonacademic courses in public schools or other organizations: Prepares outline of instructional program and studies and assembles material to be presented;
• Presents lectures and discussions to group to increase students' knowledge or vocational competence;
• Tests and grades students on achievement in class;
• Teaches courses, such as citizenship to enrich students' cultural and academic backgrounds;
• Conducts workshops and demonstrations to teach such skills as driving, sports, and dancing, or to provide training for parenthood;
• May teach basic courses in American history, principles, ideas, and customs and in English to foreign-born and be designated Teacher.

ESL Adult Educator Key Qualities

• Cares about students' academic and social emotional needs;
• Ability to be culturally responsive;
• Aligns teaching approach with program mission and vision;
• Strives for 100% attendance;
• Dedication to understanding the needs of our students;
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Education preferred;
2. K-12 certification in ESL, TESOL certification
3. Second language preferred.

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.