Adult Education English Language Learning (ELL) Instructor

ReNEW Schools; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Merrillville, IN seeks a part-time ESL/ELL instructor to support adult learners in an 8-hour-per-week, hybrid program.

The role focuses on delivering English language instruction, developing lesson plans, and monitoring progress within Indiana Adult Education standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience teaching or supporting ELL/adult learners or willingness to learn adult education instructional practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with technology including Google Workspace, video conferencing, LMS, and digital tools.
• Ability to motivate and communicate with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet reporting requirements.
• Willingness to learn adult education platforms and testing software.
• Understanding of student confidentiality and privacy laws.
• Willingness to work evening hours as program needs require.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging, standards-based instruction in English language acquisition including reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and functional English for employment, education, and community participation.
• Deliver instruction that supports adult learners to achieve educational, workforce, and personal goals.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans aligned with Indiana Adult Education standards and proficiency objectives.
• Assess student progress using approved Adult Education assessments and data.
• Maintain attendance, assessment records, and required documentation per DWD guidelines.
• Assist with orientation, intake, goal setting, educational planning, and transition services.
• Encourage persistence through regular communication and individualized support.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, and support service agencies to promote learner success.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program training.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment that values diversity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

ELL/ESL experience

Strong communication

Tech proficiency

Record keeping

Evening hours

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Video conferencing

Learning management systems

Job description

SCHEDULE

Part-Time, Hybrid; approximately 8 hours per week within the program’s Monday–Thursday operating window; additional hours may be required based on program needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience teaching or supporting English Language Learners (ELL) or adult learners, or willingness to learn adult education instructional practices
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including Google Workspace, video conferencing platforms, learning management systems, and digital productivity tools
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and effectively communicate with adult learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and meet program reporting requirements
• Willingness to learn Adult Education instructional platforms, assessment tools, student information systems, and testing software
• Understanding of student confidentiality and privacy laws
• Willingness to work evening hours as program needs require

Preferred

• Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learning (ELL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Familiarity with Indiana Adult Education standards and English language proficiency assessments, including TABE CLAS-E or similar assessments
• Experience using Essential Education, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, or comparable instructional technology
• Knowledge of adult education, workforce development, and community resources available to multilingual learners

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide engaging, standards-based instruction in English language acquisition, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary development, grammar, pronunciation, and functional English needed for employment, postsecondary education, and community participation
• Deliver instruction that supports adult learners in achieving educational, workforce, and personal goals, including employment, postsecondary education, and citizenship preparation
• Develop and adapt lesson plans aligned with Indiana Adult Education standards and English language proficiency objectives
• Assess student progress using approved Adult Education assessments and instructional data
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment records, and required program documentation in accordance with Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) guidelines
• Assist with student orientation, intake, goal setting, educational planning, and transition services
• Encourage student persistence through regular communication, follow-up, and individualized support
• Collaborate with Adult Education staff, community partners, and support service agencies to promote student success and successful transitions
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, and program training
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that values cultural and linguistic diversity
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration