CE Instructor (ESL) Palo Alto College

Alamo Colleges District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 232,128 - 348,192; Part time

Job summary

Palo Alto College seeks a part-time Continuing Education Instructor (ESL) responsible for teaching various courses, accommodating a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess teaching experience, particularly with adult learners. This temporary role is not eligible for benefits and requires a commitment of no more than 19 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position responsible for teaching Continuing Education classes.
• Classes may occur during daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adult education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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A cover letter must be uploaded for consideration.

ESL courses will take place in person.

Posting closes on: 9/21/2025 at 6:00pm CST

The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000+ students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.

Our Palo Alto College learner community, of 10,933 students, includes 49.5% who rely on financial aid, 46.6% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 22.2% who are over age 25.

The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.

This position is part-time and temporary - not eligible for benefits.

This position is revenue-funded.

Hours per Week: Not to exceed 19 hours a week

Hourly or Salaried: Hourly

Requisition #: req12472

Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 6pm - 9pm

Job Summary and Description

Position responsible for teaching Continuing Education classes. Continuing Education Instructors are hired in a part-time capacity contingent upon the needs of the department. Classes are offered during daytime, evenings, and weekends as well as some College holidays. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year.

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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of teaching experience.
• Cover letter is required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field with three years of adult education teaching experience.
• Experience teaching adults.

EEO Statement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Higher Education

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