Adult Education - English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor

Dutchess County BOCES; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess BOCES is seeking ESOL instructors for adult learners in a welcoming setting. Classes focus on speaking, writing, and communication, with options including evening Culinary and daytime Home Health Aide programs.

The position supports adults from diverse backgrounds, offers flexible schedules, and emphasizes workforce readiness for community integration. Open enrollment is year-round, with multi-level ESOL opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; K-12 Permanent Certification recommended but not required.
• Willing to apply for Adult Education Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with adults from varied backgrounds; teaching adults or non-native English speakers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL to adults with open-entry, multi-level classes; 3-4 hours per day, 2–4 days per week.

Skills

Adult education experience

ESL instruction

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

K-12 certification (recommended)

Job description

Adult Education - English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor JobID: 2591

Position Type: Adult Education/ AD ED INSTRUCTOR

Date Posted: 7/27/2026

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute is looking for dynamic instructors to teach English Language Learners in a welcoming, supportive, and educational setting. The focus of this course is to improve students' English speaking, writing and communication skills as it pertains to the community around them and the workforce. Classes run year-round on an open enrollment schedule. Available positions include low, intermediate, and high level general ESOL instruction, as well as contextualized ESOL classes linked to career certifications. We are looking searching for ESOL instructors to work with the evening Culinary program and the daytime Home Health Aide program.

SUPERVISES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree preferred. K-12 Permanent Certification recommended but not required. Candidates that are not NY State certified must be willing to apply for Adult Education Certification and achieve completion within 6 months of employment. Dutchess BOCES will assist with this process.


• Experience working with adults of varied backgrounds required.


• Previous teaching of adults and/or non-native English speakers is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Class runs 3-4 hours per day over 2 to 4 days per week, depending on the location. This class is open entry and serves a multi-level student population. Students are 18 years of age and older.

SALARY

$25-30 per hour, depending on class assignment