Part-Time ESL Instructor — Evening/Weekend Classes

Literacy Network; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Literacy Network seeks an ESL instructor to teach group classes for adults at partner sites in Dane County or online via Zoom. This LTE part-time pool position supports multiple programs and pays $21/hour, with evening and some weekend hours, for the Oct–Dec 2026 semester.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, lesson planning, assessments, attendance reporting, and communication with the Program Manager. Candidate should have ESL/TESOL credentials and multilevel classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ESL, EFL, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, or related field and/or significant work experience in TESOL.
• Experience planning and teaching multilevel adult classes in community ESL settings.
• Familiarity with second language acquisition theory and teaching methodology.
• Experience performing assessments and evaluating student outcomes.
• Experience working with low-income adults preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• Reliable transportation to off-site locations throughout Dane County.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction with multilevel groups.
• Develop lesson plans using competency-based approaches.
• Develop instructional strategies for multilevel settings.
• Facilitate activities, projects, and guest speakers to practice English.
• Use classroom management strategies to create a welcoming environment.
• Implement retention strategies and conduct student and program evaluation.
• Track student achievements and report progress to Program Manager.
• Submit registration forms, attendance, and monthly reports accurately.
• Attend mandatory orientation and meetings.
• Provide feedback and seek support when needed.
• Represent Literacy Network in the community for learners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Intercultural communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office & Google Drive

Critical thinking

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ESL, EFL, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, or related field

Experience planning and teaching multilevel adult classes

TESOL experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Literacy Network seeks an ESL instructor to teach group classes for adults at partner sites in Dane County or online via Zoom. This LTE part-time pool position supports multiple programs and pays $21/hour, with evening and some weekend hours, for the Oct–Dec 2026 semester.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, lesson planning, assessments, attendance reporting, and communication with the Program Manager. Candidate should have ESL/TESOL credentials and multilevel classroom experience.