Adult ESL Instructor

Adult ESL Instructor

Contracted Work Time: 4-8 hours weekly (5:00 – 7:00 pm); 30 weeks per academic year.

Compensation: $50/hour inclusive of planning time

Reports to:

Director of Assessment and English Learner Programming

Position Overview:

The Adult ESL Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality English language instruction to adult learners from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. The instructor creates a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment while helping students develop practical English skills for everyday life, employment, education, and community participation.

• Bachelor's degree in TESOL, ESL, Education, Linguistics, English, or a related field.
• Experience teaching English as a second language to adults.
• Strong knowledge of English grammar, language development, and effective ESL teaching practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and respectful learning environment.

• TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or other relevant ESL teaching certification.
• Experience teaching learners at multiple proficiency levels.
• Experience with adult education, workforce development, or community-based education programs.
• Familiarity with English language proficiency standards and adult ESL assessment tools.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

• Plan and deliver engaging ESL lessons tailored to adult learners with varying levels of English proficiency.
• Teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills.
• Develop and adapt instructional materials, activities, and assessments to meet student needs and learning objectives.
• Assess students' English language skills and monitor their progress throughout the course.
• Provide constructive, individualized feedback and additional support as needed.
• Incorporate real-world situations and practical language skills into classroom instruction.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and technology to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Create a welcoming, respectful, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student progress records.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and program administrators regarding student needs and progress.
• Support students in developing the language skills and confidence needed to achieve their personal, educational, and employment goals.
• Follow program policies, procedures, curriculum standards, and applicable adult education requirements