English Second Language (ESL) Instructor (Part-time)

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

River Parishes Community College seeks an ESL Instructor to provide in-person English language instruction at the Gonzales Campus. You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress, and adapt teaching to meet diverse learner needs while connecting students with resources and guidance.

The role supports orientation, assessments, and a welcoming classroom environment, with Monday and Wednesday evening classes from 4:30 pm to 8 pm and a starting pay of $25 per hour for 7 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years ESL teaching experience required.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s or advanced degree in education, TESOL or related field.
• Experience teaching adult English learners and bilingual ability are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person ESL instruction to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, and adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Provide orientation, intake support, and academic assessments for ESL students.
• Maintain student records and report program data to support accountability.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Time management

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Collaboration

MS Office

Instructional technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TESOL or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning platforms

Student data systems

Job description

General Position Summary

The ESL Instructor provides in-person English language instruction to help students strengthen their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The instructor delivers engaging lessons that support students’ communication needs in everyday life, education, and employment. The instructor monitors student progress, provides feedback, and adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs. The instructor also helps students identify barriers to participation and success and connects them with resources, referrals, and guidance that encourage persistence and goal completion.

Supervisor

Director of Adult Education

Starting Pay

$25 per hour; 7 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution
• Two years of ESL teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in education, TESOL, or a related field
• Experience teaching adult English language learners
• Bilingual – English & Korean
• Five or more years of ESL teaching experience

Minimum Skills

• Dependability and punctuality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong English language proficiency and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to students with diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds
• Ability to maintain confidential student information
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, and community partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to use instructional technology, learning platforms, and student data systems

Preferred Skills

• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varying English proficiency and literacy levels
• Ability to connect English language instruction to everyday communication, educational goals, and workplace needs
• Skill in incorporating digital literacy into classroom instruction
• Familiarity with adult ESL assessments and using assessment results to guide instruction

Physical Demands

Lift up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

Frequent interaction with staff, students, and the public; Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, and bending.

Schedule

Gonzales Campus, Mondays and Wednesdays (4:30 pm to 8 pm)

Essential Functions

• Utilize innovative, effective, and equitable teaching strategies to deliver in-person ESL instruction that strengthens students’ English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Provide orientation, intake support, and academic assessments for ESL students.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment that supports students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Develop and deliver engaging lessons that support English language use in everyday life, education, and employment.
• Participate in developing, revising, and implementing ESL curriculum aligned with program standards and student learning needs.
• Assess and monitor student progress using approved assessments and use results to adjust instruction.
• Provide timely feedback, individualized guidance, and additional instructional support to promote student success.
• Incorporate instructional technology and digital literacy activities as appropriate to support language development.
• Meet with students to identify English proficiency levels, educational goals, and career interests.
• Identify barriers to student participation and coordinate referrals to college resources and community partners as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, including attendance, assessment results, progress, and required documentation, in approved program systems.
• Collect and report required program data to support accountability and program improvement.
• Meet established deadlines for documentation, reporting, and student follow-up.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development activities, and curriculum development sessions.
• Maintain awareness of current research, best practices, and instructional technologies related to ESL and adult education.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach activities that support student enrollment and retention.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of River Parishes Community College.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Adult Education.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.

Please visit our website for more information: www.rpcc.edu.

River Parishes Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Shalither S. Cushenberry, has been chosen to respond to student-related issues concerning the nondiscrimination policy at [e-mail] or 225-743-8526. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact Brian J. Vermeire in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 225-743-8539. At RPCC, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).