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  • Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:56 PM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    The Providence Center urgently needs a teacher for an online ESL class that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00. The current teacher had to leave and they are looking for someone to immediately take over the class through mid-July. There is a textbook.  


    For more information, you can directly email englishwithlorraine@gmail.com.


  • Thursday, April 27, 2023 7:27 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    2023 NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference

    Early registration ends February 3, 2023

    Regular registration ends May 1, 2023


    Register early! Follow up with your districts on the paperwork! 


    Two components to choose from:
     
    In-person at the Hyatt Regency Hotel
    May 23, 24 & 25 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
    OR
    Virtual Library
    Access starting on May 26 through September 1
     
    All Three Days: General Interest, Content Area Instruction/ESL Pre-K through 12,
    Higher Ed, Teacher Ed, Adult Ed, K-12, Dual Language/Biliteracy


    Visit our website for more information.
     
    For questions concerning your status of your conference registration, please contact Gwen  Franks at business-admin@njtesol-njbe.org

    For other conference questions, email:
    Caia Schlessinger (Conference Coordinator) at conference-coordinator@njtesol-njbe.org


  • Thursday, April 27, 2023 6:24 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    PSMLA Fall Conference 2023

    RESET-RECHARGE-RECONNECT:

    Rediscover Yourself in the Language Teaching Community


    Seven Springs Mountain Resort

    Thursday, November 2 - Saturday, November 4, 2023


    Save the dates! More information to come soon.

    Conference Co-Chairs

    Dr. Silvina Orsatti silvina@psmla.org

    Natalie Puhala natalie@psmla.org



    Call for Proposals

    We welcome sessions in three categories:

    1) Language teaching and learning,

    2) Social-emotional learning and wellness, and

    3) Technology Garden.


    Please submit your proposal by May 31st.

    If you have questions about a session proposal, please reach out to Silvina Orsatti at silvina@psmla.org.




  • Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:20 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    Call for Research Participants: ESL and Burnout

    • Are you a licensed world languages or ESL teacher?
    • Are you employed in a K12 school setting in the United States?
    • Are you currently teaching at least one World Language or ESL class?

    If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, you are invited to participate in a research study that is being conducted by a faculty member in the Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages program at the University of Southern Mississippi!


    If you choose to participate, you will be asked to answer a series of questions regarding your professional quality of life and burnout. Participation in this survey is voluntary and confidential, and you have the right to withdraw at any time.


    If you would like to participate, please contact Dr. Gecewicz at chimene.gecewicz@usm.edu or scan the QR code to go directly to the survey.  


    *This study has been approved by the University of Southern Mississippi’s Institutional Review Board (Protocol Number 22-1403).



  • Monday, April 24, 2023 9:21 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    The School District of Philadelphia is hiring ESL Teachers


    Baldi Middle School is a 6-8 middle school in the Northeast Philadelphia section. We serve over 1500 students and almost 500 English Learners. Because of the growing English Learner population, Baldi Middle School is hiring more ESL Teachers.


    You must apply to work for the School District of Philadelphia found at: https://jobs.philasd.org/opportunities/teachers/


    Baldi Middle School's website can be found at: https://baldi.philasd.org/ 


    Feel free to email your resume to the principal Luke Hostetter at LHostetter@philasd.org or the EL Point at Baldi Middle School, Dawn Adamoli at dadamoli@philasd.org


  • Monday, April 24, 2023 9:18 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    HIAS PA is hiring a part-time Adult ESL Instructor! The Adult ESL Instructor will be responsible for teaching two levels of our Adult ESL class this summer and fall while our Adult Education Lead Instructor is out on maternity leave, and then will continue to teach two other levels of Adult ESL come Spring 2024 and beyond. We are looking to hire someone for about 15 hours/week at $30/hour. The job description is attached here. 


    Interested applicants can email me directly at mferguson@hiaspa.org with their cover letter and resume. Please share widely with your networks, and feel free to reach out with any questions! 


    HIAS PA Adult ESL Part-Time Instructor .docx.pdf

  • Friday, April 21, 2023 5:30 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    Eighth TESOL/Applied Linguistics/Foreign Languages (TALFL) Conference


    April 22, 2023

    Sykes Student Union

    West Chester University

    West Chester, PA, USA


    Conference Theme: Contemporary Issues in Language Education

    For this edition of TALFL the conference planning committee has chosen a deliberately broad theme. The issues worthy of discussion with regards to language education are plentiful and may include topics related to challenges inside and outside of the classroom. Thus, we encourage presentations examining a wide range of areas including (but not limited to) teaching methodology, technological innovations, language policies, assessment, materials development, language acquisition, and the promotion of bi-/multilingualism.


    Register Online

  • Friday, April 21, 2023 5:27 AM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    ABA Language Institute is interviewing teachers for Summer 2023.


    We are interested in finding qualified teachers for this summer semester beginning on May 1.


    Classes are from 9:00 – 1:30 Monday – Thursday. 


    Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in TESOL or a related field and TESOL Certificate Master’s Degree in TESOL or a related field and TESOL Certificate Experience in teaching ESL to adults is a plus.


    If interested please send your CV to Karen.abalang@gmail.com



  • Saturday, March 18, 2023 6:34 PM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    ENGLISH TEACHERS NEEDED BY ARAMCO

    Package Salary between $6,000USD and $7,000USD per month (average).


    We are in Portland, USA and will be conducting interviews for English teaching positions between 17th March 2023 - 24th March 2023.


    74 Open Positions 


    Interview Screening Location:

    Oregon Convention Center

    777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

    Portland OR 97232


    Or screening via email: a.israeel@eslbar.co.uk


    Interview Location: 

    Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Portland

    1000 NE Multnomah St,

    Portland, OR 97232 (By invitation only)


    Work Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Main locations : Jeddah, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq, AlHassa, Riyadh, Dhahran and Yanbu.


    Travel expenses for those travelling from outside Portland shall be reimbursed ($500 Max) once the interview process is completed.


    Education/Qualification Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree or higher in:

    • ·Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) OR
    • ·Education (with a specialisation in TESOL, Language Arts, Applied Linguistics) OR
    • · social science(psychology), communications, linguistics, or modern languages
    Other essential requirements (one of the following):
    • ·A recognised teaching qualification by a state, government, an accrediting authority in the content area: (e.g., a teaching diploma related to language teaching or a teacher certification or recognised post bachelor’s degree diploma in English Language teaching) OR
    • ·A recognised ESL/EFL teaching certification or second language and/or bilingual teaching certification by a/an state, government, accrediting authority or professional body.

    Experience

    • ·Minimum of four (4) full-time years of face to face adult English teaching experience (University, college and high school- NOT ELEMENTARY school) experience of English, TEFL or TESL
    • Preferred Skills
    • ·High level of instructional technology skills
    • ·Professional proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office suite)
    • ·Pastoral and student advising experience

    Age limit: Under 60 Years old due to visa restrictions


    FULLY INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

    Base Salary + Housing + food allowance = 6,000USD to $7,000USD per month(Average).


    Potential Start Date: As soon as you have been cleared by Aramco's background investigation team ( usually takes two months) and when it is most suitable for you( after your notice period or contract ends)


    Please send your CV( must include your nationality and date of birth), a copy of your passport, and copies of your qualifications) to a.israeel@eslbar.co.uk


    For any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to call, Whatsapp or email at anytime


    Other Contact Details:

    US Number: 5715643707

    WhatsApp: +447538692064

    Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/eslbar


  • Saturday, March 18, 2023 6:28 PM | Rob Sheppard (Administrator)

    2023 Spring Institute

    by City of Philadelphia's Office of Children and Families Adult Education

    Tuesday, May 16 · 9:30am - 3pm


    Parkway Central Library

    1901 Vine Street

    Philadelphia, PA 19103


    OCFAE’s 2023 Spring Institute is an appreciation event to honor the work of adult education instructors, administrators, and volunteers serving the City of Philadelphia. The event will highlight the importance of relationships among volunteers, instructors, and administrators. To celebrate, there will be a luncheon, giveaways, and a performance.


    To support the work of adult educators, there will be morning and afternoon workshops; info sessions on tutoring, teaching, and PD opportunities; and community-building opportunities.


    Reserve a Spot



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