Part-Time ESL Educator for Adult Learners

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilbur Wright College in Chicago seeks a part-time Adult Educator to teach English as a Second Language within the Adult Education program. The role focuses on delivering engaging ESL instruction and helping students meet outcomes while using CCC materials and BrightSpace. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience, with ICCB PD hours and ESL standards training. Availability for mornings 9:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m. or evenings 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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 Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (regionally accredited) - ESL/education related

Master’s Degree (regionally accredited) - related subject

International degree evaluated by certified provider

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilbur Wright College in Chicago seeks a part-time Adult Educator to teach English as a Second Language within the Adult Education program. The role focuses on delivering engaging ESL instruction and helping students meet outcomes while using CCC materials and BrightSpace. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience, with ICCB PD hours and ESL standards training. Availability for mornings 9:00 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m. or evenings 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.