Adult Education & Literacy – ESL Instructor/Charles City (Evening)

ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY – ESL INSTRUCTOR/CHARLES CITY (EVENING)

CATEGORY/LEVEL: Part-time

BASIC FUNCTION: Work as a member of the Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) team. Facilitate assessments and teach English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Advocate for students, demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of AEL students, including those with physical and learning disabilities. 

START DATE: ASAP

SALARY: $22.30 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week. This position is not eligible for benefits.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree. Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with instructional technology. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, organized, dependable, and excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education-focused degree and teaching experience, as well as experience working with adult or high school students including those with educational and personal barriers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Understand and follow AEL program requirements, goals, and methods.
• Complete required professional development and training requirements as assigned.
• Provide a positive student-centered environment committed to ESL student success that includes the following:
> Create enthusiasm for learning and the subject
> Encourage student participation and responsibility for learning experiences
> Build student pride in self-accomplishment and self-worth
> Collaborate with students to determine and plan for their learning goals
> Give timely feedback
• Utilize the provided curriculum and lesson plans.
• Deliver engaging instruction through diverse formats, incorporating technology as needed.
• Conduct orientation each session for new students.
• Assess students, document attendance, and progress according to AEL requirements.
• Assist individual students with goal-setting, problem-solving, and career exploration.
• Participate in AEL trainings and staff meetings.
• Refer students to college and community resources.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and collaborating programs.
• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.
NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore, all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
11/2025

Salary : $22