Workforce Adjunct Instructor (ESL – Part-Time ESL)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Workforce is seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors to teach in-person Part Time ESL courses at ACLI. Courses range from CEFR A1-C1 and emphasize readiness for life, school, and work.

This is an in-person position with multiple campuses (Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge). Applicants may join on a semester/project basis; future openings depend on need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + TESOL certificate or higher in TESOL or Linguistics.
• 1–2 years of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person Part-Time ESL courses (50 hrs per semester).
• Demonstrate student-centered, communicative teaching methodologies (task-based, problem-based, project-based, scaffolding, content-based).
• Align instruction and materials with departmental curriculum and learning objectives.
• Design formative assessments and use Canvas for course information and storage of assignments/resources.
• Integrate textbooks with authentic, level-appropriate materials.
• Evaluate entry/exit skills via diagnostics and department exams and rubrics.
• Record student attendance and complete mandatory trainings.

Skills

Communicative language teaching

Google Suite proficiency

Canvas/Blackboard LMS

Organization & classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Rubrics for grading

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + TESOL certificate or higher in TESOL or Linguistics

1–2 years adult ESL teaching experience at college/community college

Tools

Canvas

Google Suite

Job description

Title: Workforce Adjunct Instructor (ESL – Part-Time ESL)

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Multiple Locations

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $37- 54 per teaching hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description:

General Description:

NOVA Workforce is seeking English as a Second Language (ESL) instructors to teach in-person Part Time ESL semester-long courses at our American Culture & Language Institute (ACLI). Course levels range from CEFR: A1-C1. Part-Time ESL courses teach integrated skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) with a focus on readiness for life, for school and for work.

This position is for in-person instruction only. Applicants who wish to teach remotely will not be considered.

Courses are held at the Alexandria Campus, Annandale Campus, Loudoun Campus, Manassas Campus, and Woodbridge Campus.

This posting is designed to build a pool of potential ESL instructors for ACLI. Instructors are hired on a semester or project basis. Teaching in one semester does not necessarily guarantee future teaching appointments. There may or may not be any positions currently available at the time of application. However, to be considered for current/future openings, please complete the application process.

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach a Part-Time ESL (50 hrs per semester) course in person.
• Demonstrate student centered, communicative teaching methodologies (task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, content-based) in lesson planning and in lesson presentation.
• Align daily instruction and course materials with established departmental curriculum and learning objectives.
• Design and implement authentic, reliable, ongoing productive formative assessments for students throughout the semester.
• Utilize Canvas for course information and to store student assignments/resources.
• Integrate the assigned textbook(s) and supplement with authentic, level-appropriate materials as needed.
• Evaluate students’ entry and exit skills via the initial diagnostic tasks and final departmental exams and the department rubrics.
• Record student attendance.
• Complete all mandatory training at hire and annually.

Essential Functions:

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSA's

• Deep knowledge of communicative language teaching methodologies: task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, and content-based
• Highly experienced in Google Suite and Canvas/Blackboard or related LMS usage for instruction (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, modules)
• Excellent organizational skills and classroom management skills
• Ability to work with groups of varying ages and skill levels – including differentiating instruction
• Ability to utilize program rubrics to grade students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually as well as on a team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree + a TESOL Certificate or higher education in TESOL or Linguistics.
• 1-2 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL

Additional Considerations:

• Masters in TESOL/TESL or Masters in Linguistics with a minor in TESOL or a TESOL Certificate
• 3-5 years or more of adult ESL teaching experience at a college/community college/literacy council/adult education ESOL
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Significant experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.