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English Language Institute Instructor

Part-time

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NYPart-time$35/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35/hr
Location
Syracuse, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TEFL/TESOL Or Demonstrated Experience Teaching English Language LearnersBachelor's degree

Job overview

Onondaga Community College is hiring an English Language Institute Instructor. The English Language Institute Instructor helps students improve reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in English, delivering 2.5‑hour classes four days a week to high‑beginner and intermediate learners while maintaining attendance, tracking progress, and designing differentiated lessons.

Key focus areas include Prepare English lessons using provided OER textbooks and supplemental materials, Assess and record student progress, and Record student attendance.

Important skills include Maintain Regular Attendance, Monitor Student Progress, Record Student Progress, Design Differentiated Lessons, Clear Communicative Goals, and Prepare English Lessons. Preferred (not required): Multilingual and Communicative Language Teaching.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintain Regular AttendanceMonitor Student ProgressRecord Student ProgressDesign Differentiated LessonsClear Communicative GoalsPrepare English LessonsAssess Student ProgressRecord Student AttendanceDifferentiate InstructionMaintain Consistent and Accurate Electronic RecordsFriendly ServiceCourteous ServiceConfidential ServiceProvide Positive FeedbackPatienceRespectUnderstandingParticipate in TrainingParticipate in Staff MeetingsMultilingualCommunicative Language Teaching

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeTEFL/TESOL or Demonstrated Experience Teaching English Language LearnersWilling to Work a Minimum of 10 Hours a WeekMaster's or Higher in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or Related Major

Full job description

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Temporary/Hourly Job Type: Other Posted On: Wed Aug 5 2026 Job Description:

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

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