English Second Language; ESL): Noncredit Instructor

Overview

FT English as a Second Language (ESL):
Noncredit Instructor

Salary: $83,509.00 - $ Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FT ESL Non-Credit 2026

Closing:
February 16, 2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Norwalk, CA

Department: FT ESL Non-Credit 2026

Division:
Continuing Education

Equity and Diversity – The District is committed to staff diversity and equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any policies, procedures or practices. Applications from all segments of qualified people are encouraged.

College Profile: Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the U.S. Department of Education. It serves a wide community across multiple cities and offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study. Enrollment averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Department Profile: The Continuing Education Division provides noncredit and fee-based courses on campus and in the community. Programs include ESL (levels from low beginning to low advanced), Vocational ESL, Citizenship, Basic Skills and Support Courses, Basic Literacy, Apprenticeship, courses for older adults, and more. The division collaborates with partnerships such as PAACE and oversees related programs.

This is a 10-month tenure-track contract position.

• ALL FACULTY SHALL:
  Maintain currency with current information, concepts, laws and ideas in their disciplines and best practices in teaching and learning; check mailbox, voicemail, and e-mail regularly; complete the checkout form before leaving campus at the end of the academic term; maintain student confidentiality as required by regulation and Board Policy 5040.
• ALL FULL-TIME FACULTY SHALL:
  Participate in committee work, student activities, and shared governance; attend staff development workshops and department/division meetings; attend commencement ceremonies; assist in unit planning, budget preparation, and inventory; develop and implement a "Flex Plan" as required by state regulations; post and maintain at least three scheduled office hours per week on at least three different days (excluding 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Tuesday/Thursday).
• ALL FACULTY ASSIGNED CLASSES SHALL:
  Teach all assigned classes unless excused; teach for all scheduled minutes; notify appropriate offices in advance if a substitute is needed; teach according to course outlines of record; provide opportunities for students to be aware of their progress; submit a copy of the syllabus to the Division Office; keep and submit accurate records of enrollment, attendance, and progress by deadlines;
  
  submit end-of-session grades and attendance reports by deadlines; submit information about first-day/no-show students by deadlines; submit textbook order information by deadlines (electronic texts must meet accessibility and usability conditions); meet all classes during the final examination period; conduct final examinations at scheduled times unless approved otherwise; retain corrected final examination papers for at least one year; maintain a safe learning environment;
  
  allow review of assignments upon request by the instructional manager or Instructional Dean.

Bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language, or teaching English to speakers of other languages, or a related field with a certificate in TESL (may be completed concurrently during the first year); or a Bachelor's degree with related majors and a TESL certificate (may be completed concurrently during the first two years); or possession of a full-time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in ESL.

One year of ESL teaching experience in an accredited institution is required.

Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of diverse students and staff in terms…