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The Montgomery County Correctional facility at Boyds, MD is accepting applications for a part-time adult education contract position teaching Pre-GED classes.  A qualified applicant will have a bachelor’s degree and two years experience teaching.  Experience working with adult learners is a plus.  The applicant will be responsible for teaching 15 hours per week for 48 weeks per year at an hourly rate of $27.39.  An additional 3.75 hours per week planning time is paid.  The instructional hours are in the morning between 8:00 and 11:00 AM.  As a condition of employment the applicant must agree to a criminal history background check, have a negative TB or chest X-ray within the past year, and participate in paid pre-employment security orientation.  To apply please send a cover letter and resume to Barbara.james@montgomerycountymd.gov

The Adult ESOL & Literacy - GED Program at Montgomery College is seeking part-time Adult ESOL and Literacy faculty members for various sites across Montgomery County, days, evenings or weekends.   The position would begin in early January, 2012.  Please see below for sites: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/aelg/locations/locations.htm

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism and a strong commitment to our students and who demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The AELG Program provides extensive professional development with stipends for workshops and trainings, meetings and in-services.
If you are skilled, can be extremely flexible, and want to change lives, please apply online today!

The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy – GED Program seeks to provide lifelong learning opportunities to adults who are in need of language and literacy skills in order to fulfill their roles as family members, workers, and active community participants. We strive to provide the best quality education possible to all learners, and will do this regardless of race, religion, marital status, disability, sexual preference, or national origin. Our goal is to help our learners help themselves by accomplishing whatever objectives they set for themselves.

These positions are contingent upon grant funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Faculty member will be expected to teach Adult ESOL, Literacy or Civics ESOL classes.
• Faculty members will abide to program policies and procedures.
• Faculty members will participate in training sessions prior to the class start date.

As a condition of faculty employment, the following are required:

• Receipt of official transcript(s) for the highest or most appropriate degree, after hired.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Create the Montgomery College online employment profile/application.
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/secondary3.aspx?urlid=12
• After you complete your application, please be sure you have applied to this position.

Qualifications
 
Required Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience teaching ESOL for a minimum of two years.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Training in teaching ESOL.
• Proven experience in delivery of high quality instruction to limited literacy and language populations.
• Applicants for this position must attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in TESOL or Education with coursework in ESOL Methodology and/or Second Language Acquisition.
• Completion of a TESOL certificate program.
• Teaching experience in Adult or Vocational ESOL. 

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free workplace.

For disability related accommodations please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: ohr@montgomerycollege.edu at least two weeks in advance.
Montgomery College is an academic institution that is committed to equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility at Boyds, MD is accepting applications for a part-time adult education contract position teaching reading to inmates who read at or below a 4th grade skill level.  A qualified applicant will be certified to teach reading in Maryland.  Experience working with adult learners is a plus.  The applicant will be responsible for teaching 6.0 hours per week for 48 weeks per year at an hourly rate of $27.39.  An additional 1.5 hours of planning time is paid per week.  The instructional hours are in the afternoon between 1:00 and 4:00 PM.  There is some flexibility as to the specific days.  As a condition of employment the applicant must agree to a criminal history background check, have a negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year, and participate in a paid pre-employment security orientation.  To apply please send a cover letter and resume to barbara.james@montgomerycountymd.gov  

Language Development Consultant that would be responsible for the MD, Baltimore, Philly area.

Responsible for removing language as a barrier from our high performers as identified by Operations.

Main Accountabilities In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

. Leading English language development programs within restaurants as needed
. Assessing language proficiency to determine appropriate action
. Developing language learning plans in conjunction with the language learner and with the support of restaurant operations
. Providing appropriate language learning materials and following up regularly to assess gains made in the language learning plan
. Identifying, training and leading Designated Interpreters to deliver interpretations
. Assisting regional and restaurant staff with English/Spanish interpretations and English/Spanish translations as needed
. Remaining informed and knowledgeable of all internal support materials while keeping current on external language acquisition materials/resources

Qualifications  Education/Training
. B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent in education and experience
. Certification or an advanced degree in TESOL, TEFL or other language development training, preferred
  
 
Knowledge/Skills
. Knowledge of Chipotle restaurant operations
. Knowledge of and ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office Suite
. Ability to read, write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish
. Ability to conduct effective training sessions in front of an audience
. Ability to multi-task and take on additional responsibilities as needed
. Ability to produce results by leveraging resources, building relationships and by being adaptive and flexible to change

Work Experience
. At least three (3) years of related experience
. Experience in teaching English to adults

Requirements Travel
. Occasional

Please send resumes to Brenda Petrilli at BPetrilli@chipotle.com and recruiter Miriam Gaboton at mgaboton@chipotle.com

An extremely bright 10th grade girl with very limited English proficiency is trying to take a full 10th grade college prep academic load.  She needs intensive ESOL support to be able to keep up with the reading and writing demands required.  She will likely need to meet multiple times a week.  The most pressing concern is to work on her written expression.  She will need active help with the assignments for her History, English, and Religion classes.  I imagine that the tutor would be in close contact with her teachers to best meet her needs. Tutoring would take place here at St. Andrew's and could be at 3:15 after school on multiple days. Please contact Judy Lorber, Director, Education Center, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 8804 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD, 20854, (301)983-5200  Ext. 250, jlorber@saes.org

Looking for an opportunity to build your leadership skills and make a positive contribution to strengthening and community building?

VOIT, Inc. Adult Educational Services seeks volunteer instructors to lead classes in:

-       US Civics & Citizenship Preparation

-       E.S.O.L (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

-       Computer Literacy Skills Training

-       Spanish Literacy classes

 
Our aim is to coordinate and promote educational opportunities, as well as expand access to health and basic services to empower all members of the community, particularly in the under-served immigrant community with the technical, vocational, and interpersonal skills necessary to more effectively respond to the needs of the nation, advance overall economic well-being and civic engagement.

Instructor Qualifications:

-       Strong written & verbal communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills

-       Demonstrated enthusiasm and ability to create a positive work/learning environment

-       Good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills

-       Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

-       Ability to exercise flexibility, take initiative, employ good judgment and discretion

-       Experience teaching to a low income community and familiarity with / knowledge of the Spanish Language preferred.

No teaching experience necessary. Training will be provided.

Location:

Pembridge Community Center at Amherst Square Apartments

2310/2315 Blueridge Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902

Metro (Wheaton Station) and Bus (C4) accessible.  Free on-site parking.

Commitment:

Minimum 2 hr  - maximum 8 hrs per week, two months required.

For further inquiries, please contact:  Michelle Guevara, Director of Communication and Development at info@voitaes.org <mailto:info@voitaes.org> .

Linkages to Learning, a non-profit organization in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools is looking for Instructors for the Adult ESOL classes for our Fall and  Spring sessions.  The sessions are held in the Montgomery County Public Schools in the evening.  There are openings in the Wheaton and Silver Spring area.

Instructors should have some background with teaching and preferably a degree from any accredited college.  Training will be provided..  The sessions are held twice a week for 12 weeks.  The pay scale is comparable to those offered by other non-profit agencies. 

If you are interested in a position contact the person listed via email. Janice McDermott,Coordinator of Adult ESOL, Linkages to Learning 51 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850, Phone: 240-777-1110 (W) 301-325-5897 , E-mail:Janice.McDermott@montgomerycountymd.gov

The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy-GED TESOL Training Institute is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Reading Skills to ESOL Learners.  We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.  

Duties and Responsibilities: Montgomery College is seeking an adjunct instructor for its TESOL Training Institute, an integrated series of noncredit TESOL course for those interested in training to become ESOL teachers for adult students. The instructor will be responsible for teaching a 40 hour course in Teaching Reading Skills to ESOL Learners. The instructor will: Create a curriculum for trainee teachers which focuses on teaching reading skills to ESOL learners; Teach, evaluate and grade teacher trainees; Abide by all college policies and procedures
As a condition of part-time faculty employment, the following are required:Receipt of official transcript for the highest degree earned; Receipt of three letters of professional reference.

Qualifications- Required: M.A. TESOL, M.A. Linguistics, M.A. Reading or M. Ed Adult Education; Experience teaching Reading in an educational setting; Experience teaching adult ESOL for a minimum of two years; Experience working with a diverse adult student population; Proven experience in delivery of high quality instruction; Applicants for this position must attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Preferred: A Master’s Degree in TESOL or Education with coursework in ESOL Methodology, Teaching Reading and/or Second Language Acquisition; Completion of a TESOL certificate program; Teaching experience in Adult ESOL; Experience as a teacher trainer
Application Procedures:You may send a resume and cover letter directly toNancy.newton@montgomerycollege.edu

Well-paying ($50 an hour) part-time teaching positions in a new program at NIH (National Institutes of Health). Applicants must be native speakers of English, US citizens or green card holders, properly trained (e.g., MA in TESL/applied linguistics), and experienced (2-3 years minimum). The students, from low-intermediate to advanced, will be extremely smart, highly motivated, international research fellows and post-docs conducting basic research in the biosciences in NIH labs. The first set of courses will begin in late August/early September, and last 10 weeks, with two two-hour sessions per week. Days and times are flexible; classes can be held in the morning, afternoon or evening. Classes will take place on the main NIH campus on Wisconsin Avenue (Medical Center metro station). If you are interested and have the necessary qualifications, send a c.v. tomlong5@umd.edu , and we will arrange to meet or talk on the phone. Closing Date for Position:  When filled; Contact Phone Number: 301-680-0001, Michael H. Long e-mail:  mlong5@umd.edu

CASA de Maryland’s primary mission is to work with the community to improve the quality of life and fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities for low-income Latinos and their families. CASA works with other low-income immigrant communities, makes its programs and activities available to them, and joins with other organizations to advocate for social, political, and economic justice for all low-income communities. Department Synopsis: The Education Program provides courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish literacy, citizenship, and computer literacy for low-income immigrants. Using Popular Education and Traditional Education methodologies to address the educational needs of its students, to provide them with otherwise unavailable educational opportunities. Position Synopsis: Teach ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class
  
Department / Program: Education Program; CASA Site: Eastern Middle School and Northwood High School. Type: Hourly employee, less than 19 hour per week.  Temporary position with the potential for a contract renewal at the end of the 10-12 week session. Hours: Monday to Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. with some Fridays required; Direct Supervisor:Sr. Manager of Education; Salary: $18 per hour+ prep-time. No benefits. Duties/ Responsibilities: Create engaging and practical lesson plans for working adults and parents. Teach functional English grammar and conversation skills to adult learners of diverse professional and educational backgrounds. Evaluate student progress by monitoring student work, providing opportunities for conversation and administering quizzes and exams. Record daily attendance. Maintain consistent communication with ESOL instructor(s) of the same course level so as to ensure that all CASA students receive the same high level of language instruction. Participate in periodic teachers meetings and trainings as scheduled. Administer the BEST Plus oral assessment pre and post test at the beginning and end of each semester. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor related to the position

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year experience in adult education and/or ESOL instruction.Excellent English skills, both spoken and written.Extremely punctual and able to meet programmatic deadlines. Computer skills. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Able to work with learners of various educational backgrounds and learning skills. Flexible teaching style and ability to successfully execute a lesson plan that accommodates a variety of learning styles so as to ensure that all students progress at the same time. Able to demonstrate a high energy level and extreme patience when working with self-conscious learners. Respect for all cultures and a strong belief that everyone is highly capable of learning a second language. Please send all cover letters and resumes to dbonilla@casamd.org. The name of the position applied for must be included in the subject line of the e-mail. For more information about CASA de Maryland please visit our website at www.casademaryland.org. CASA de Maryland, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation
 

Community Ministries of Rockville is looking for an instructor to teach Tuesdays and Thursdays for the fall semester that begins in September and goes through December. The classes are held in the Rockville area. The rate of pay is $15 per hour. Website cmrocks.org. For more information or to apply please contact Cecilia Rojas at 301 251-2136 or crojas@cmrocks.org
 

Please contact Jen Ashby at jen.ashby@derwoodalliance.org for more information
Derwood Alliance Church (www.derwoodalliance.org) in Rockville, MD is  seeking a part time director for our English for Life (EFL) program  for the 2011-2012 school year.  EFL teaches English to adults through  language study, conversation, exposure to American cultural distinctives, and basic life skills.  The program director is  responsible for recruiting students.  The director is also responsible  for recruiting volunteer teaching staff, primarily from the church  congregation, and providing volunteer training.  The director is responsible for preparing lesson plans and for the overall program.   Candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.   Experience in teaching is important, a love for internationals is a  must.  Course work in teaching English as a second language is helpful  but not required.This is an hourly, part time position.  Opportunities to provide 1:1 tutoring to students are likely to arise, and may increase the number of paid hours per week.  Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and references via email to jen.ashby@derwoodalliance.org by Monday, July 25.

The IRC is in need of volunteer ESL tutors.  As a volunteer in the program, you will visit the house of an individual or family that recently arrived in the U.S. Your role will be to help them with English. This means that, for whatever reason, these students either do not attend classes or they need supplemental help with classes in which they are currently enrolled; you are essentially replacing the ESL classroom.  We have clients throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area and are consistently placing people in new areas throughout Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. Specific areas of need right now are in Maryland – Riverdale, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Hyattsville and Greenbelt. We do our best to ensure that locations are bus/metro accessible.There is no set curriculum for the program but we do have access to many resources online and in hard copy that can enhance your own lesson planning. Our learners vary from preli  terate to advanced, intermediate and sometimes fluent learners.  The time commitment is a minimum of two hours a week, not including lesson plan preparation time, or travel time. The duration of a tutorship commitment is a minimum of four months. If this important program sounds like a good fit for your skills, interests and abilities, please contact Dana.Henderson@Rescue.org.  We really appreciate your willingness to volunteer with us. It is a truly great experience working with the clients.Thanks again and I look forward to your response.

The Thomas Shortman Training Program of Local 32BJ and the SED Center are looking for instructors for our evening (5 nights) weekday (5 days) and weekend (Saturday & Sunday) programs for their ESL, GED and computer training programs held in Silver Spring and NW DC. Please E-mail resume to jgonzalez@32bjfunds.com

The Adult ESOL & Literacy - GED Program at Montgomery College is seeking part-time Adult ESOL and Literacy faculty member for various sites across Montgomery County, days, evenings or weekends. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy – GED Program seeks to provide lifelong learning opportunities to adults who are in need of language and literacy skills in order to fulfill their roles as family members, workers, and active community participants.  We strive to provide the best quality education possible to all learners, and will do this regardless of race, religion, marital status, disability, sexual preference, or national origin. Our goal is to help our learners help themselves by accomplishing whatever objectives they set for themselves.

Adult ESOL & Literacy - Position # – Various off-campus sites.  Please see below for list of sites: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/aelg/locations/locations.htm
Duties and Responsibilities: Faculty member will be expected to teach Adult ESOL, Literacy or Civics ESOL classes; Faculty members will abide to program policies and procedures; Faculty members will participate in training sessions prior to the class start date.

As a condition of faculty employment, the following are required: Receipt of official transcript(s) for the highest or most appropriate degree, after hired. Contact information for three professional references. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience teaching ESOL for a minimum of two years.Experience working with a diverse student population. Training in teaching ESOL. Proven experience in delivery of high quality instruction to limited literacy and language populations. Additional Application Requirements: Applicants for this position must attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in TESOL or Education with coursework in ESOL Methodology and/or Second Language Acquisition. Completion of a TESOL certificate program. Teaching experience in Adult ESOL.

Application Procedures: In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the following steps: Create the Montgomery College online employment profile/application. After you complete your application, please be sure you have applied to this position. Send a copy of your resume and cover letter to alexander.galen@montgomerycollege.edu. Part-time faculty positions are Non-Bargaining without benefits.  Montgomery College, a two-year community college with a credit student enrollment of over 35,000 and over 25,000 continuing education enrollments, and 1,800 regular employees, is a multi-campus institution located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It has earned a reputation as one of the leading community colleges in the nation by applying a winning formula: excellence in teaching; innovative partnerships; and unrivaled leadership.

Note: This recruitment effort can take 6-12 weeks (from the deadline date) to fill. For disability related accommodations please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: ohr@montgomerycollege.edu at least two weeks in advance. Montgomery College is a tobacco-free workplace. Montgomery College is an academic institution that is committed to equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity seeks a volunteer instructor for an intermediate ESOL class to be held in the evenings at the Upcounty Regional Service Center, 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown.   The curriculum we use is the Ventures series by Cambridge University Press, Level 3.  The classes are for two hours weekly.  Experience teaching adults preferred.  Please contact Patty Larson, Program Coordinator, at 240-777-6950 or patricia.larson@montgomerycountymd.gov

Department / Program: Education Program; CASA Site: Eastern Middle School and Northwood High School.Hourly employee, less than 19 hour per week.  Temporary position with the potential for a contract renewal at the end of the 10-12 week session; Hours: Monday to Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. with some Fridays required; Direct Supervisor: Sr. Manager of Education; Salary: $18 per hour+ prep-time. No benefits
    
Duties/ Responsibilities: Create engaging and practical lesson plans for working adults and parents; Teach functional English grammar and conversation skills to adult learners of diverse professional and educational backgrounds ;Evaluate student progress by monitoring student work, providing opportunities for conversation and administering quizzes and exams ;Record daily attendance ;Maintain consistent communication with ESOL instructor(s) of the same course level so as to ensure that all CASA students receive the same high level of language instruction;Participate in periodic teachers meetings and trainings as scheduled;Administer the BEST Plus oral assessment pre and post test at the beginning and end of each semester; Other duties as assigned by the supervisor related to the position
    
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year experience in adult education and/or ESOL instruction.;Excellent English skills, both spoken and written.;Extremely punctual and able to meet programmatic deadlines ;Computer skills;Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team;Able to work with learners of various educational backgrounds and learning skills;Flexible teaching style and ability to successfully execute a lesson plan that accommodates a variety of learning styles so as to ensure that all students progress at the same time. ;Able to demonstrate a high energy level and extreme patience when working with self-conscious learners. ;Respect for all cultures and a strong belief that everyone is highly capable of learning a second language. Please send all cover letters and resumes to dbonilla@casamd.org. The name of the position applied for must be included in the subject line of the e-mail. For more information about CASA de Maryland please visit our website at www.casademaryland.org. CASA de Maryland, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation

Community Ministries of Rockville – Instructor – Paid (Posted Feb 2011)
Community Ministries of Rockville is looking for an instructor to teach Tuesdays and Thursdays for the spring semester that begins in March and goes through June. The classes are held in the Rockville area. The rate of pay is $15 per hour. Website cmrocks.org. For more information or to apply please contact Cecilia Rojas at 301 251-2136 or crojas@cmrocks.org.
 

 LCMC – Adult Basic Literacy Coordinator - Paid - (Feb 2011)
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County, MD is seeking a part-time Coordinator to manage our Basic Literacy tutoring program. The Basic Literacy program serves adults who want to learn to read and write, including those with learning disabilities, especially ADD, dyslexia and mild cognitive disabilities. Your background should, therefore, include experience working with such individuals in an educational classroom or tutoring setting. In this position, you will interview and assess prospective students; match them with trained volunteer tutors; advise tutors on instructional strategies; and provide general support of the tutoring process. Responsibilities include: • Recruit, interview and assess adult Basic Literacy students • Match volunteer tutors with students and support the tutoring process • Manage database records • Coordinate supplementary materials, training, and tools for teaching students with learning disabilities • Establish and maintain relationships with outside agencies for student referrals Qualifications required: • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field. • Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, especially ADD, dyslexia and mild cognitive disabilities. Preferred—experience with classroom or tutoring and assessment. • Strong computer and internet skills (MS office required, database helpful) • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organization skills • Detail oriented Hours: 25 hours per week (schedule negotiable). Job may move to 30 hours in the future. Pay rate: $13/hour. Company-paid parking and employee-paid 403b plan available. To apply, please send a detailed cover letter and resume to: Marty Stephens, Executive Director Literacy Council of Montgomery County, MD 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20850 PREFERRED METHOD: email to marty@literacycouncilmcmd.org Fax: 301/610-0034

B-CC PTSA English Class - Paid Instructors (Jan 2011)

The B-CC PTSA is looking for two English instructors for its English class for speakers of other languages. The class will take place at the Gwendolyn Coffield Center in Silver Spring, every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 9 pm for 8 weeks starting on February 22 through April 14.
The ideal instructor will be passionate about teaching English to B-CC cluster parents who are beginners or intermediate speakers, with an accent on everyday, school-related vocabulary and conversation issues. This is a paid position that requires an inclination for helping others learn to communicate efficiently in English in order to help themselves and their children.
Please send resumés or questions to Claudia Esteve at claudiaf@esteveg.com College - Teaching Assistants - Volunteer (Jan 2011)
Montgomery College has openings for volunteer teaching assistants in their ESOL program. Assistants help the teachers work with small groups and in the operation of the classroom.  Positions are available on a rolling basis. Please call Sue Robinson at 240-567-8175 or email at sue.robinson@montgomerycollege.edu  for more information.

Montgomery

Sakura Educational Exchange - English Instructor (Jan 2011)
Approximately 15 total teaching hours during 5 weekday mornings in March 2011. Based out of Hotel in Rockville, MD. Hourly salary commensurate with experience
Duties and Responsibilities: Teach conversational English to groups of 14-18 Japanese high school students who are participating in a short-term (2 week) study abroad program; Follow set experiential, theme-based curriculum provided by SEE-USA; Enthusiastic, hands-on teaching style required! Sakura Educational Exchange USA, a nonprofit international student exchange organization in Rockville, MD is seeking energetic, international-minded, fun-loving, dedicated people interested in working with visiting Japanese high school students in March 2011.

Requirements: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Education, ESL or related field; Interest in working with high school age international students; Flexibility; Openness and sensitivity to cultural differences; Prior ESL teaching experience required. Contact: Stephanie Libonati, Program Manager, (301)984-1274 or slibonati@seeusa-ryugaku.com - ESL Teacher - Paid (posted Jan 2011)
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults in Montgomery County learn to speak, read, write and understand English.   We have been serving the community for over 40 years.    The LCMC is currently looking for part-time ESL teachers to teach ESL to adults in Montgomery County (please see above info).  The course contents are designed to provide standards-based instruction for maximum learner outcomes.

LCMC

Job Description: Part-Time – three evenings per week, 6 to 9 PM; Germantown, MD (Northwest High School); classes meet Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, for ten weeks – classes run from early March through mid May, 2011. Part-time teachers for multi-level classes will teach adults with limited English proficiency how to listen, read, write, and speak in English and to learn essential life skills needed in the community.  The course contents are based on Maryland standards for adult ESOL learners and CASAS competencies.  Instructors will play an active role in developing and adjusting curriculum while working with volunteers. The contract for the classes is for 10 weeks, with a possibility of renewal to teach future classes on an on-going basis.  Instructors are paid for training and prep time. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, English, applied linguistics, foreign languages or a related field; 2 years of experience teaching ESL to adults; Experience working with learner assessment data; Experience working with standards-based instructional content.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or a graduate certificate in TESOL, Education, English, applied linguistics or a related field; Familiarity with MD Adult ESOL Content Standards; Experience with standardized language assessment systems (e.g. CASAS, BEST) preferred. If interested, please contact Philip Bonner, Instructional Specialist, at phil@literacycouncilmcmd.org.

Linkages to Learning Seeks Instructors - Paid  (posted Jan 2011)

Linkages to Learning, a non-profit organization in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools is looking for Instructors for the Adult ESOL classes for our Spring session. The Spring session is held in the Montgomery County Public Schools in the evening. There are openings in the Wheaton and Silver Spring  area.

Instructors should have some background with teaching and preferably a degree from any accredited college. Training will be provided January 19, 2011. The sessions are held twice a week for 12 weeks. The pay scale is comparable to those offered by other non-profit agencies.

If you are interested in a position, please contact Janice McDermott, Coordinator of Adult ESOL at Phone: 240-777-1110 (W) 301-325-5897 (cell) or E-mail: Janice.McDermott@montgomerycountymd.gov

English Teacher Sought for Fields Road PTA Classes - Paid (posted Jan 2011)

Fields Road Elementary School PTA is putting together a class for parents who speak primarily Spanish.  We are looking for someone to teach an 8-week course, 1hr. per week in the evening.  We will pay the teacher $25/session.  The session will be part of a 2 hour workshop.  The first hour being teaching English language, and the second hour will be teaching parents how to advocate for their children in and throughout the Montgomery County Public School System.

Class will most likely be taught on Wednesday or Thursday evenings at Fields Road (One School Drive, Gaithersburg, MD) beginning around 6:00 or 6:30pm.

Please contact Jeanne Ellinport at Jeannemcps@yahoo.com or 301-670-0770.

CASA  ESOL Teachers - Paid (posted Jan 2011)
CASA is lookiong for ESOL Teachers for the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes. CASA de Maryland’s primary mission is to work with the community to improve the quality of life and fight for equal treatment and full access to resources and opportunities for low-income Latinos and their families. CASA works with other low-income immigrant communities, makes its programs and activities available to them, and joins with other organizations to advocate for social, political, and economic justice for all low-income communities.  The Education Program provides courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish literacy, citizenship, and computer literacy for low-income immigrants. Using Popular Education and Traditional Education methodologies to address the educational needs of its students, to provide them with otherwise unavailable educational opportunities.
  
Program:  Education Program     CASA Site:Eastern Middle School & Northwood High School.
Type:  Hourly employee, less than 19 hour per week.  Temporary position with the potential for a contract renewal at the end of the 10-12 week session.
Hours:  Monday to Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. with some Fridays required
Direct Supervisor:Sr. Manager of Education    Salary: $18 per hour+ prep-time. No benefits
    
Duties/ Responsibilities:  • Create engaging and practical lesson plans for working adults and parents • Teach functional English grammar and conversation skills to adult learners of diverse professional and educational backgrounds  • Evaluate student progress by monitoring student work, providing opportunities for conversation and administering quizzes and exams  • Record daily attendance • Maintain consistent communication with ESOL instructor(s) of the same course level so as to ensure that all CASA students receive the same high level of language instruction • Participate in periodic teachers meetings and trainings as scheduled • Administer the BEST Plus oral assessment pre and post test at the beginning and end of each semester• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor related to the position
    
Qualifications: 
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year experience in adult education and/or ESOL instruction. • Excellent English skills, both spoken and written. • Extremely punctual and able to meet programmatic deadlines  • Computer skills • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team • Able to work with learners of various educational backgrounds and learning skills • Flexible teaching style and ability to successfully execute a lesson plan that accommodates a variety of learning styles so as to ensure that all students progress at the same time.  • Able to demonstrate a high energy level and extreme patience when working with self-conscious learners. • Respect for all cultures and a strong belief that everyone is highly capable of learning a second language

Please send all cover letters and resumes to dbonilla@casamd.org. The name of the position applied for must be included in the subject line of the e-mail. For more information about CASA de Maryland please visit our website at www.casademaryland.org. CASA de Maryland, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation 

Montgomery College ESOL Teachers (posted Dec 2010)
The Montgomery College Adult ESOL/Literacy Program is seeking teachers of Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language for Adults. Come join the largest adult education program in Maryland! Our program focuses on life, literacy, and civic skills and GED instruction. Classes meet days, evenings, or Saturdays at various sites throughout the county.
We offer an extensive professional development program with stipends for workshops and trainings, and reimbursement for registration costs. Planning time is paid as are meetings and in-services. If you are skilled, extremely flexible, and want to change lives, please apply online today at: Montgomery College Career Opportunities

Qualifications: Master’s degree in TESOL or General Education with training in TESOL is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Teaching experience is required.

Part-time faculty positions are Non-Bargaining without benefits.
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must apply online. Our online recruitment system will only accept one attachment. Please include your cover letter and resume or CV as one attached document.
In addition to applying online, a resume should be sent via email to Alex Galen at alexander.galen@montgomerycollege.edu or faxed to 240-567-8977. Montgomery College, one of Maryland’s oldest community colleges, is a multi-campus institution located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It has earned a reputation as one of the leading community colleges in the nation by applying a winning formula: excellence in teaching; innovative partnerships; and unrivaled leadership.
Montgomery College has three campuses located in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, as well as off-campus sites and a Workforce Development & Continuing Education division to serve residents throughout Montgomery County, Maryland.
Office of Human Resources – 240 567-5353.

Montgomery College is an academic institution that is committed to equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

VOLUNTEER ESOL INSTRUCTORS FOR UPCOUNTY PROGRAM (posted Nov 2010)
The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity is seeking volunteer instructors for a beginning (daytime) and an intermediate (evening) ESOL class for its Upcounty Program at the Upcounty Regional Service Center, 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown.   The curriculum is the Ventures series by Cambridge University Press.  The classes are for two hours weekly.  Experience teaching adults preferred.  Please contact Patty Larson, Program Coordinator, at 240-777-6950 or patricia.larson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Seeks Adult Basic Literacy Volunteer (posted Nov 2010)

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility, located off Rt. 270 exit 18, is seeking a volunteer with experience teaching basic reading skills to small groups to work with inmates one or two afternoons per week.  Orientation, lesson plans, and resources are provided.  Please contact Barbara James at 240-773-9905 or Barbara.james@montgomerycountymd.gov for more information.

CASA de Maryland - Senior Manager for Development (posted Oct 2010)

CASA is seeking a talented, motivated, results-oriented professional to fill the Sr. Manager for Development position. The Sr. Manager for Development is responsible for overseeing CASA’s grant writing and funder reporting work.    He/She is responsible for maintaining and growing CASA’s network of foundation funders, for guiding the proposal preparation process for all proposals, for supervising report-writing to funders, and for coordinating CASA’s grant management system. He/She will supervise two grantwriters and will be the primary liaison with foundation and government grantmakers. Click here to view the job description and contact information.

CASA de Maryland - Senior Manager, Employment and Training (posted Oct 2010)

CASA is seeking a talented, creative leader to join CASA’s management team.  Becoming the Senior Manager of the Employment and Training Program at CASA de Maryland is an excellent opportunity to develop and lead significant employment and training efforts in a creative, progressive, multi-cultural and multi-lingual organization devoted to community organizing. For 25 years, CASA has provided employment and training services to low-income immigrants and other low-income workers.  CASA operates five day laborer hiring sites, helping employers and laborers to negotiate terms of employment, and providing a safe space for laborers to organize.  CASA also offers job readiness skills services (resume writing, e-mail, Craig’s list searching), and vocational training (including construction skills, child care, and culinary training). Click here to view the job description and contact information.

Community Vision - Volunteer Teaching Instructor Needed (posted Oct. 2010)
Individual needed to teach English in Silver Spring at Community Vision, an organization that provides support to the homeless. With the help of volunteer Howard Smolkin, Community Vision has offered English language instruction to its clients.  Howard will be leaving the area and is looking for a volunteer to meet with the students weekly.  Learners currently meet on Mondays from 10:00 am to noon, but times are flexible and can be modified.  If you have any interest in assuming responsibility for this class, please contact Howard Smolkin, at 301.565.0312 or hpsmolkin@yahoo.com OR contact Carolyn R. Johnson, Program Manager, Vocational Services at 301.585.4471 or cjohnson@iworksmc.org.

 Community Ministries - Instructor Needed - paid (posted September 2010)
Community Ministries of Rockville, a non-profit organization, is looking for an Instructor for an Adult ESOL classes. Classes meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2-hours each.Classes will start on September 21st and end on December 17th. The position is a paid position - $15/hour. If you are interested in the position or would like more information, please contact Cecilia Rojas at crojas@cmrocks.org or 301 251-2136.