Note: Please be sure to attach a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position.

Overview

This is an exciting time to join the teaching staff of Portland Adult Education (PAE), the largest school for adults in Maine. We serve approximately 2,000 students annually in our Academic and Workforce programs (ESOL, High School Diploma, College Transitions, and Workforce preparation) and offer both in-person and remote classes. We are dedicated to our values of Community, Commitment, and Curiosity and place a high value on teacher collegiality.

Job description

We seek energetic, knowledgeable, flexible, team-oriented, highly-skilled teachers for classes that teach English to adult Multilingual Learners. The position requires the ability to provide rigorous instruction designed to improve students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English; plan effective lessons and assess student learning; maintain high expectations while providing support for students who are struggling; build students’ digital literacy skills in the ESOL classroom; and collaborate with other teachers in the ESOL department and across PAE.

A successful candidate will have excellent teaching skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience teaching English Language Learners; and the ability to be flexible and independent in learning to teach new content. Preferred: at least three years of teaching experience, particularly with various ESOL levels and with adults.

The ESOL classes could be:

• In-person or online (synchronous)
• Any of the ESOL levels Beginner - 5
• Likely 2 days/week for 2.5 hours per class
• Morning, afternoon, or evening

Location

Local to Portland, Maine

Degree and Credential Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree

Position Type

Adjunct/Hourly

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.78 per hour

Expected hours: 9 – 18 per week

Grade school specialties:

• ESL

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME 04101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person