ESOL Instructor Adult Community Learning Center Part-Time

ESOL Instructor - (Adult Community Learning Center) Part-Time

Category:
Part Time Non-Benefitted

Department:
Adult Basic Education

Locations:
Worcester, MA

Posted:

Closes: 1/4/2026

Type:
Part Time

Position

The ESOL instructor is a member of a team of professionals that implement the mission and vision of Quinsigamond Community College's Adult Community Learning Center. The instructor is primarily responsible for the preparation and presentation of instruction that is relevant to our students' lives, using the program's curriculum that is aligned with Massachusetts ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards). Our instructors are closely involved in the assessment of student skills including ongoing communication with the students regarding their progress toward their individual goals.

This is a part-time (PT), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor position that is funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The ESOL instructor reports to the Program Coordinator of the Adult Community Learning Center.

• Prepare, maintain, and submit electronic weekly class plans aligned to the program's curriculum and interests of students.
• Integrate civics education, digital literacy, financial literacy, and workforce preparation in the classroom that is aligned to WIOA priorities.
• Provide rigorous academic instruction in the core ESOL areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to adult learners.
• Prepare and submit to the Program Coordinator two engaging and completed lesson plans for a substitute instructor that contains details, links to materials and other helpful information in the event a substitute teacher is needed for your class. Due by October 1st (or within one month of hire date).
• Meet individually with students once per semester to review their progress. Conferences should include examples of student work, informal and formal assessments, and complete conference forms.
• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus to the students at the start of each semester.
• Develop and implement class educational objectives based on students' needs.
• Communicate frequently with individual students regarding their progress towards their goals.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers in the program to ensure a curriculum that is coordinated across levels.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings including common planning, curriculum development and ongoing professional and program development activities.
• Complete 10 hours of professional development each school year.
• Become proficient with the state reporting system (LACES).
• Work cooperatively with the Career and Education Case Manager to develop and implement students' individual educational and career goals.
• Use the Massachusetts ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) to direct teaching.
• Implement evidence based instructional practices within the classroom.
• Ensure that Adult Learning Theory best practices are followed and remain current in knowledge of resources available to adult learners.
• Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork.
• Respect the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Provide flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continuously assess processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' teaching experience in K-12, Institute of higher education and/or adult education.
• Experience working with adults from diverse ethnic, racial, and linguistic groups.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience delivering differentiated instruction.
• Experience and skill using industry-standard computer applications, such as Office 365.

• Master's Degree in English, education, or related field.
• Experience teaching adult ESOL classes.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) for Adult Education.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Experience with Blackboard.
• Bilingual.

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender,…