Adult ESL Instructor

Come join an incredible community of adult Multilingual Learners and English Language Learning Facilitators at Adult Options in Education!
 
Description:

• Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults including listening, pronunciation/speaking, reading, writing and grammar as a part of student-centered classroom;
• Align instruction to MN ABE Content Standards (CCRS, ACES/TIF, NorthStar 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, & 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;

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience teaching adult English language learners with expertise in Beginning ESL
• Strong digital literacy and computer skills. Ability to teach in an on-line 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
• Excellent record keeping 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

Compensation and Schedule: 

• September 9th – June 6th, 2025. Monday to Thursday, 4.5 hours per day, 18 hours/week with additional, 136 days per year.
• Salary follows the HEA Contract.