Teacher of Adults - English Second Language Instructor

Teacher of Adults
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Location(s):
Christina Adult Education and Literacy Program
- Various Sites

Qualifications:

Hold a current Delaware educator license and applicable certification, or a valid Delaware Adult Basic Education (ABE) Level I or Level II Permit, as required for employment in an Adult Education program. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Minimum of three years of successful experience teaching K–12 students and/or adult learners. Knowledge of and ability to implement instruction aligned with the English Language Proficiency Standards.

Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability and willingness to effectively utilize Burlington English and other program-approved instructional resources. Ability to work effectively in classroom, hybrid, virtual, and/or community-based instructional settings. Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours, including evening hours, based on program needs. Salary: $35.00/hr hours of Employment:
Number of hours determined based on program and position needs

Application Procedures:
Interested applicants must complete an online application and attach (upload) a letter of interest, resume, and two current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor).

Position

Description:

The ESL Instructor provides English language instruction to adult learners with varying levels of English proficiency, educational backgrounds, and learning needs. The instructor is responsible for planning and delivering instruction aligned with the English Language Proficiency Standards and Adult Education program expectations. In addition to academic instruction, ESL instructors support students in developing workforce readiness, digital literacy, civics, and financial literacy skills as appropriate to student needs and program goals.

The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress, using assessment data to drive instructional decisions, and supporting students in achieving established National Reporting System (NRS) performance targets.

Responsibilities:
The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. Responsibilities may include any or all of the following:

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned ESL instruction based on the English Language Proficiency Standards, student needs, assessment results, and Adult Education program expectations.
• Utilize Burlington English and other program-approved instructional resources to support English language development and student achievement.
• Incorporate workforce readiness, digital literacy, civics, and financial literacy into instruction and learning activities as appropriate to student needs and program goals.
• Ensure students are appropriately referred for required pre- and post-testing in accordance with Adult Education program procedures.
• Review and analyze student assessment results and use the data to identify instructional needs, establish learning goals, plan instruction, and monitor student progress.
• Maintain an instructional focus on helping students achieve measurable educational functioning level gains and NRS performance targets.
• Monitor individual student progress and communicate concerns regarding student performance, persistence, attendance, or barriers to success to appropriate program staff.
• Complete required weekly, monthly, and other program data collection and reports accurately and within established timelines.
• Identify barriers that may interfere with student participation or progress and refer students to appropriate program or community resources when necessary.
• Use educational technology, online teaching platforms, virtual instructional tools, and digital resources to support instruction and student engagement.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, training, and other activities sponsored by the Adult Education program, Christina School District, and/or the State of Delaware.
• Maintain professional knowledge and effective practices related to adult ESL instruction, English Language Proficiency Standards, assessment, data-informed instruction, Burlington English, and NRS performance expectations.