Lead Instructor, ESOL

Yavapai-College; Prescott (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai College is seeking an ESOL Lead Instructor to provide high-quality English language instruction and to lead ESOL programming. The role includes teaching in-person, HyFlex, hybrid, and online formats, guiding instructional practices, and mentoring other instructors.

The position supports workforce and postsecondary transitions, maintains records, and collaborates with leadership to promote continuous program improvement across ESOL services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, ESOL, Adult Education, Linguistics, or related field.
• Master's degree in TESOL, ESOL, Adult Education, Linguistics, Education, or related field.
• Arizona Adult Education Teacher Certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience leading and teaching adult ESOL in a Title II Adult Education program.
• Willingness to travel to Yavapai College campuses.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESOL classes in-person, HyFlex, hybrid, and virtual formats.
• Develop standards-aligned instruction integrating English, digital literacy, workforce readiness, and civics.
• Monitor progress and provide individualized academic support to learners.
• Serve as instructional lead for ESOL programming and mentor instructors.
• Collaborate with Adult Education leadership for program improvement.

Skills

Adult ESOL instruction

Educational technology

Flexible schedule

Travel to campuses

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in TESOL/ESOL

Arizona Adult Education Certification

Tools

TABE testing

Online learning platforms

Job description

The ESOL Lead Instructor provides high-quality English language instruction to adult learners while serving as the instructional lead for the ESOL program. This position teaches assigned classes, supports participant success and persistence, promotes workforce and postsecondary transitions, and assists with the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices across ESOL services. The ESOL Lead Instructor guides instructional practices, supports instructor onboarding and mentoring, shares instructional resources, and promotes continuous improvement across ESOL programming.

Key Responsibilities:

ESOL Instruction and Instructional Leadership (65%)

• Teach assigned ESOL classes in a variety of instructional modalities, including in-person, HyFlex, hybrid, and virtual formats.
• Teach daytime and evening ESOL classes during each instructional term.
• Develop and deliver standards-aligned instruction that integrates English language acquisition, digital literacy, workforce readiness, and civics education.
• Monitor participant progress and provide individualized academic support to promote measurable skill gains and educational attainment.
• Maintain attendance records, instructional documentation, participant records, and program data in accordance with Adult Education requirements.
• Serve as the instructional lead for ESOL programming by guiding instructional practices, supporting instructors' onboarding and mentoring, sharing instructional resources, and promoting evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with Adult Education leadership to support program improvement initiatives, professional learning, and instructional consistency across ESOL services.

Student Success and Transition Services (20%)

• Support participant retention, persistence, and educational goal attainment through regular communication, outreach, and follow-up.
• Assist participants with educational, workforce, and postsecondary planning.
• Connect participants to college, career, workforce, and community resources.
• Support participant transitions to workforce training, IET programs, postsecondary education, and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote participant success and pathway advancement.

Adult Basic Education (ABE/HSE) Workforce and Transition Support (15%)

• Collaborate with HSE instructional staff to support workforce readiness, digital literacy, career exploration, and postsecondary transition activities.
• Assist with HSE participant recruitment, orientations, persistence initiatives, TABE testing, and transition planning activities.
• Provide instructional support related to employability skills, college readiness, workforce preparation, and career pathway development.
• Support implementation of workforce-aligned instructional activities that increase participant readiness for employment, training, and postsecondary education.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives that promote participant persistence, credential attainment, and successful transitions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, ESOL, Adult Education, Linguistics, or related field.
• Hold an Arizona Adult Education Teacher Certification or the ability to obtain certification.

Experience:

• Minimum one year of teaching English language learners, adult learners, or related populations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional strategies.
• Ability to utilize educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening hours.
• Ability to travel to various Yavapai College campuses throughout Yavapai County.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Education:

• Master's degree in TESOL, ESOL, Adult Education, Linguistics, Education, or related field.

Experience:

• Experience leading and teaching adult ESOL in a Title II Adult Education program.
• Experience with TABE and adult education assessment procedures.
• Experience with workforce preparation, IELCE, career pathways, or IET programming.
• Experience with workforce preparation, IELCE, career pathways, or IET programming.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. In addition, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.