Part-time English Language Acquisition Instructor (Formerly ESL)

Edgecombe Community College•Tarboro/Rocky Mount campuses and off campus locations, NC

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About The Position

Provide English language instruction to adult learners whose first or primary language is not English. Plan and deliver learner-centered lessons that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency; support practical communication and participation in the community and workplace; and help students progress toward educational, career, and personal goals. The role includes student intake, placement, orientation, assessment, and support for learners who need to improve foundational reading and other academic skills. Develop individualized learning plans and semester instructional plans aligned with applicable North Carolina Community College System standards, program requirements, and student goals. Deliver culturally responsive instruction using differentiated strategies, appropriate materials, and technology for learners with varied proficiency levels, literacy backgrounds, and learning needs. Maintain accurate student and program records, follow applicable college and program policies, and participate in required meetings, professional development, assessment activities, and program improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience teaching English to adult learners whose first or primary language is not English.
Knowledge of second-language acquisition, adult learning principles, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive teaching.
Effective communication, cultural awareness and responsiveness, learner-centered instruction, assessment and data-informed planning, organization and recordkeeping, collaboration, adaptability, technology integration, and commitment to adult learner success.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in TESOL, ESL, Applied Linguistics, Adult Education, Education, or a related field.
Experience with remote, hybrid, or technology-supported instruction.

Responsibilities

Conduct student intake, orientation, and needs assessments to identify English proficiency, educational backgrounds, goals, and support needs.
Administer, score, interpret, and maintain placement and progress assessments, including required pre- and post-assessments, to inform instruction and document student growth.
Develop individualized learning plans and semester instructional plans aligned with applicable NCCCS standards, program requirements, and student goals.
Plan and deliver engaging, culturally responsive English language acquisition instruction in listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and practical communication.
Use differentiated instruction, appropriate strategies, materials, and technology to address varied proficiency levels, literacy backgrounds, learning needs, and learning formats.
Integrate real-life language tasks supporting communication in workplace, education and training, healthcare, community, and everyday settings.
Maintain accurate and timely student attendance records, assessment results, instructional plans, grades where applicable, and required reports; meet program deadlines.
Select, review, evaluate, update, and organize instructional materials and digital learning resources; remove outdated or unsuitable materials.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Follow applicable college, department, funding, confidentiality, safety, and instructional policies and procedures.
Participate in required meetings, professional development, assessment activities, and program improvement efforts.
Perform other duties related to the assigned location or program as directed.