ESL Instructor; Part-Time

Skills:

English as a Second Language (ESL), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Adult Education, Classroom Instruction, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Instructional Material Development, Student Assessment, Classroom Management, Teaching Adults, Communication Skills, Training & Facilitation, Student Engagement, Attendance Management, Learning Evaluation, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Team Collaboration, Cultural Awareness.

We are seeking a dedicated ESL Instructor to teach onsite English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classes for frontline team members at a Client facility. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate educators who enjoy helping adult learners improve their English communication skills in a supportive workplace environment.

• Job
• Location:
  
  Forest, MS
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Class
  
  Hours:
  
  1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
• Instructional
  
  Hours:
  
  Approximately 9 hours per week
• Work Setting: 100% Onsite

• Teach onsite English as a Second Language (ESL) and/or English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses to frontline team members.
• Prepare engaging lesson plans and instructional materials that support adult learners.
• Develop course content and classroom activities aligned with learning objectives.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate attendance and performance records.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and interactive learning environment.
• Attend Upward Academy partner meetings, faculty meetings, and required training sessions.
• Participate in recruitment events and program-related activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to support learner success and continuous program improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, TESOL, ESL, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience teaching ESL, ESP, adult education, or English language learners.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to develop engaging instructional materials and lesson plans.
• Comfortable teaching diverse groups of adult learners.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.

• TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or ESL teaching certification.
• Experience teaching in workplace or adult education settings.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.