Adult English Language Education Expert

Summary

Join Mango Languages as an Adult English Language Education Expert to contribute to the development of a new feature! This part-time, remote contractor role involves collaborating with linguists and content developers. You will provide expert guidance on the needs of adult English language learners in the US, reviewing content plans and passages for pedagogical quality and accuracy. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience teaching adult English learners and a passion for assisting newcomers to the US. This position requires a strong commitment to clear communication, meeting deadlines, and teamwork. The project requires a time commitment of 3-5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Substantial experience teaching English to adult learners in the United States
• In-depth understanding of the needs of immigrants in the US
• Familiarity with proficiency standards such as WIDA, Lexile, and CEFR
• Passion for educating newcomers on US daily life and cultural phenomena
• Native English speaker
• Reliable internet connection

Responsibilities

• Provide insight on the highest impact topics for adult English learners in the United States
• Review guidelines for a proficiency leveling system using WIDA, Lexile, and/or CEFR
• Create a plan with the content team for the topic and structure of each piece of content
• Review drafted passages for clarity, leveling, and pedagogical quality
• Provide feedback and expertise on product design and upcoming features
• Commit 3 to 5 hours per week for project duration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Suite (Sheets and Docs)
• Experience with English language programs through public libraries