ESL Instructor

MARIN COUNTY, CA
Multiple Locations, California United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 28, 2024
  • Salary: $26.88 - $32.65 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:32
  • Variable Shift
  • Education and Training
  • Job Description

    ABOUT US

    At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

    The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries. in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.

    The Marin County Free Library is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    With minimal supervision, the ESL Instructor plans and teaches noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults in the community who want to improve their English to work toward their educational and career goals, succeed on the job, and participate as active members of their community. Classes are offered online, and in person in West Marin, (Point Reyes and Bolinas), and South Novato.

    Typical duties for this position include:
    • Preparing and grades all class assignments and examinations.
    • Advising, assists, and evaluates students and evaluates learning outcomes.
    • Participating in program activities, including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making, as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials.
    Schedule/Hours
    The position in South Novato is Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM.
    The positions in West Marin are Wednesdays online and Thursdays in-person, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.

    ABOUT YOU

    The ideal candidate feels comfortable with course and curriculum development. They have experience creating lesson plans for adult learners, goal setting and tracking program outcomes. The ideal candidate is familiar with teaching, learning theory, community outreach and equity work, and has confidence teaching in person in rural communities and on zoom to an online community. The ideal candidate utilizes multi-sensory methods and cultural competency in their teaching to engage differences in learning styles and abilities.

    Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

    Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to two years of experience teaching English as a Second Language. Completion of a TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate program, or completion of 30 semester units in a closely related subject may be substituted for the experience to a maximum of one year.

    Special Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. Please Note: the filing deadline for this position is now open and continuous. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the posting could close at any time.

    Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

    Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Alisa Samuel at alisa.samual@marincounty.gov .

    PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

    COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
    Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

    Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

    Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

    Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

    IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

    Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

    For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

    *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Marin County
    • Marin County

    The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.

    This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.

    OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:

    To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.

     When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.

     We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.

     

     

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