Adult Education Instructor

Beginning ESL Teacher Adult Options in Education

Description:

• Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults including listening, pronunciation/speaking, reading, writing and grammar as part of a student‑centered classroom.
• Align instruction to MN ABE Content Standards (CCRS, ACES/TIF, North Star Digital Literacy).
• Analyze student needs and assess progress with CASAS/TABE assessments.
• Use appropriate techniques for individual learning styles.
• Coordinate volunteer‑student assignments by determining selection of materials, supervising student’s progress, and assessing needs and performance.
• Responsible for record keeping for class and for accurately recording attendance, student progress, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, instructional collaborative time, and professional development.
• Manage classroom and learning labs to facilitate learning and retention of students.
• Maintain levels of training criteria established by State Department of Education.

• Experience teaching adult English language learners with expertise in pre‑literacy and low level ESL.
• Strong digital literacy and computer skills. Ability to teach in an online platform such as Google Meet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and work well with others.
• Ability to assume initiative in problem solving.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated history of racial equity work and focus on increasing racial awareness.
• Bachelor Degree in Education and current Minnesota Teaching License (a district‑sponsored Tier 1 License may be obtainable).
• Masters in TESOL preferred.

• Must be able to stand and move about the classroom for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs (books, materials, equipment).
• Must be able to project voice and communicate clearly to groups of students.

August 24, 2026 - June 3, 2027
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuesdays/Thursdays
4.5 hours/day including prep time
9 hours/week, 70 days/year

Range:

BA, Step 0: $51,000.00
MA, Step 0: $60,228.00
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE