ESOL Instructor; s; Part-Time

ESOL Instructor (Part-Time) – Center for Adult Education

Location:

Lawrence Campus (Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin Street), Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Position:
Part-Time, up to 6 hours per week.

• Develop and deliver engaging, rigorous, standards‑aligned ESOL lessons tailored to adult learners' proficiency levels and needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation, promotes language acquisition, and supports student leadership.
• Assess students' English language proficiency using formal and informal methods, and use data to inform and guide instructional decisions. Provide timely, constructive feedback to support language development and academic progress.
• Maintain confidential, accurate, and complete records in accordance with funder and institutional requirements.
• Submit attendance, promotion recommendations, and reports in a timely manner in accordance with funder guidelines.
• Use department‑approved textbooks, instructional materials, and Brightspace to support teaching and learning.
• Participate in sub‑committee meetings, staff meetings, and Common Planning Time.
• Proactively engage in professional development opportunities to strengthen instructional practice and remain current with best practices in adult education.
• Support program operations by administering pre‑ and post‑assessments, and providing substitute coverage as needed.
• Use data to differentiate instruction, monitor student attendance and progress, and support students in identifying career pathways that promote program completion.
• Monitor student participation and attendance, follow up on absences, and track assessment progress as part of an intrusive advising approach.
• Collaborate with program advisors and assistant directors to develop individualized student support plans that promote retention and successful outcomes.
• Ensure student participation in course evaluations, surveys, etc., to support continuous program improvement.
• Implement a variety of instructional strategies and methodologies to support student engagement and achievement.
• Prepare and submit written unit and lesson plans that align with appropriate content and state standards.
• Participate in classroom observations, welcome constructive feedback, and demonstrate a willingness to refine instructional practices to improve student success.
• Maintain regular communication with the CAE staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to build rapport with adult learners and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, persistence, and retention.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theory and evidence‑based ESOL instructional practices.
• Ability to teach students across a range of English language proficiency levels.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and use data related to attendance, assessment, and student progress to inform instruction.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology, including Brightspace, online curriculum and resources.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment that supports the success of diverse adult learners.

• Master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
• Experience teaching ESOL in a DESE funded adult education program.
• Experience working with and supporting culturally and linguistically diverse adult learners.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

$40.00 per hour. Teacher is compensated for all hours worked which includes classroom instruction, prep time, professional development, meetings, and subbing.