Part-Time ESL Instructor — Adult Education

Institute For Latino Progress; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Institute For Latino Progress seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach ESL, EL Civics, English literacy, and first language literacy programs. You will design curriculum-based activities, prepare syllabi, and assess student progress across multiple courses.

Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, delivering engaging lessons, and collaborating with staff. The role requires flexibility for morning and evening sessions, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• B.A.in language, math, subject area or education.
• 1 year classroom experience teaching adults.
• Previous Syllabus Document and Lesson plan writing as instructor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, Bilingual Spanish English preferred.
• Experience working with a membership or volunteer environment preferred, nonprofit organization ideal.
• Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
• Able to work with a wide variety of people
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Above average “customer” service approach
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Dependable and punctual
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines.
• Regularly evaluates student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation.
• Designs, writes, administers, and grades exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation.
• Prepares syllabus documents as requested, including syllabus writing for the department and curriculum writing for other staff.
• Is present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes.
• Motivates students to attend class, as measured by attendance and retention.
• Receives feedback in evaluations conducted twice annually.
• Keeps accurate attendance records.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team with colleagues.
• Exhibits professional courtesy with participants and staff.
• Shows enthusiasm to teach and applies current best-practices.
• Provide instruction in morning and evening schedule on the same day.
• Attends professional development at least four hours every six months.
• Attends civic events in support of the school and the community.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Oral and written communication

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Education

Bachelor's degree in language, math, subject area or education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Institute For Latino Progress seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach ESL, EL Civics, English literacy, and first language literacy programs. You will design curriculum-based activities, prepare syllabi, and assess student progress across multiple courses.

Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, delivering engaging lessons, and collaborating with staff. The role requires flexibility for morning and evening sessions, and commitment to ongoing professional development.