ELS Substitute Instructor

ilsc; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ELS Educational Services in La Verne, California seeks a Substitute Instructor to plan, teach, and evaluate classes under the Academic Director, mainly for adult learners. Compensation: $19.50 to $25.50 per hour.

The role supports teachers and participates in development. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in English or related field and have at least 6 months ELS teaching experience; MA in TESOL or CELTA preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach core ESL skills to adult learners and adapt curricula on short notice.
• Strong classroom management and intercultural communication abilities.
• Dependable with emergency coverage and flexible scheduling.
• Timely attendance, grading and routine paperwork; comfortable with classroom tech.
• Collaborative and receptive to feedback and development opportunities.
• Prior teaching in an IEP or university setting is preferred.
• Experience teaching both adult and young adult learners is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach SSP, Vocabulary Enrichment, Reading/Writing, LTC and/or SECs as assigned.
• Prepare lesson plans, exercises and tests.
• Test, evaluate and counsel students on performance.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinate instruction and records with other teachers.
• Adhere to Center and Company policy and procedures; communicate local policy.
• Complete administrative paperwork as required.
• Maintain performance and attendance records.
• Maintain Center resource materials and files.
• Observe other teachers for professional development and be observed.
• Participate in meetings and professional development activities.
• Participate in the employee evaluation process.
• Provide assistance to Associate Instructors.
• Develop/refine teaching materials locally.
• Disseminate information about after-class activities when requested.
• Maintain neat classrooms and staff areas.
• Substitute in emergencies for less than a full day when no alternatives exist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ESL instruction

Classroom management

Emergency coverage

Attendance & grading

Tech proficiency

Professional development

IEP/university experience

Adult & young adult learners

Education

Bachelor's in English or related

6 months ELS teaching experience (non-MA)

Job description

Role: Substitute Instructor

Reports to: Academic Director

Location: La Verne, California

Compensation: $19.50 to $25.50 per hour

Description

The ELS Substitute Instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the ELS curriculum, to mainly adult students, with assistance from the AD, Instructional Specialists and Senior Instructors; for maintaining student class records; for fulfilling administrative duties as required and/or requested by the AD; and for participating in professional development activities such as workshops, meetings and assisting Instructors. The ELS Substitute Associate Instructor is usually called in to substitute in emergency situations for less than a full day.

Job Duties

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• To teach SSP (Structure/Speaking Practice), Vocabulary Enrichment, Reading/Writing, LTC (Language Technology Center) and/or Skills Enhancement Classes (SECs) as assigned.
• To prepare lesson plans, exercises and tests.
• To test, evaluate and counsel the student regarding his/her classroom performance.
• To maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• To coordinate instruction, attendance records and evaluation with other teachers.
• To know and adhere to Center and Company policy and procedures, and to communicate local policy to Associate Instructors.
• To complete administrative paperwork as required or requested.
• To maintain performance and attendance records.
• To maintain Center resource materials and files.
• To observe other teachers, as suggested by the AD, for purposes of professional development and to be observed in all facets of the program.
• To participate in administrative meetings and professional development activities.
• To participate in the employee evaluation process (i.e., classroom observations and follow-up discussions and the performance appraisal process).
• To provide Associate Instructors with assistance.
• To develop and/or refine teaching materials at the local level.
• To participate in activities during the Instructor's scheduled class hours and, when requested, to disseminate information about after-class activities.
• To contribute to the maintenance of neat classrooms and a neat staff workroom and staff lounge.
• To substitute in emergency situations for less than a full day (assuming the Instructor is not already teaching a full day) when there are no reasonable alternatives available to the AD.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Proven ability to teach core ESL skills to adult learners and execute curricula on occasional short notice.
• Strong classroom management and intercultural communication skills.
• Dependable and available for emergency coverage.
• Prompt with attendance, grading, and routine paperwork; comfortable with classroom technology.
• Collaborative, receptive to feedback/observations, and committed to professional development.
• Prior teaching experience in an Intensive English Program (IEP) or university setting.
• Experience teaching adult and young adult students is necessary in this position.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelors or better in English or related field.
• A minimum of 6 months of ELS teaching experience for those who do not have an MA in TESOL or CELTA.

Contact Information

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

About ELS

Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.

About ILSC Education Group

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students.

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

• PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives
• INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity.
• RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity.
• COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together
• INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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