Adult Educator - English As A Second Language (ESL)

CCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

CCC’s Wilbur Wright College is hiring an Adult Educator to teach English as a Second Language to adult learners in the Chicago area. The role emphasizes delivering engaging ESL instruction, using CCC’s core materials and BrightSpace LMS, and tailoring classes to meet student outcomes.

You will assess student progress, manage attendance and grades, and adhere to ICCB professional development requirements while supporting program registration and orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college; ESL endorsement preferred.
• Master’s Degree in related subject preferred.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Completion of ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Some proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provides ESL instruction to meet Student Learning Outcomes for the course.
• Uses CCC Adult Education core materials and BrightSpace LMS.
• May customize instruction with supplemental materials as appropriate.
• Customizes syllabus using CCC master syllabus.
• Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of expectations.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments and adjusts instruction based on progress.
• Takes attendance, monitors enrollment, submits grades in the student system.
• Complies with ICCB PD requirements (12 hours/year).
• Assists with program registration and orientation as requested.
• Attends staff development meetings as required.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal Adult Education rules and policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

ESL instruction

Oral & written communication

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

ICCB ESL Standards Proficient Instructor Training

International degree evaluation

Tools

BrightSpace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adult Educator – English as a Second Language (ESL) – Wilbur Wright College

Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a General Education Diploma (GED), prepare for the citizenship test, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways.

The Adult Education Department of Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a part-time Adult Educator with a passion for teaching and learning along with a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college. This position works a part-time schedule and is responsible for providing instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) to students enrolled in the Adult Education program by engaging in and modeling intellectual curiosity. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties, as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.
• Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as BrightSpace.
• May customize instruction with supplemental materials, as appropriate.
• Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
• Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.
• Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
• Complies with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) professional development requirements, including completing 12 required professional development (PD) hours each fiscal year.
• Assists with program registration and orientation, as requested.
• Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, English, Linguistics, Reading, and/or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related subject: Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Linguistics, Literacy Studies, Reading, Teaching, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) preferred.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Completion of Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) English as a Second Language (ESL) Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

For Consideration

• Resume reflecting knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
• Transcript(s) reflecting sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course. (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided during the hire process.)
• Sample lesson plans, syllabi, and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.

Special Requirements

• Seeking candidate(s) to teach in-person classes with the ability and willingness to travel between Wilbur Wright College, Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center, and off-campus community sites, as needed.
• Seeking candidate(s) with availability to teach mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., OR evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits Information

• Salary Range: $42.57 per hour
• The rate paid is in accordance with the respective bargaining agreement.

This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3506 Union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!