Part Time - English Language Development (ELD) Practicum - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University • Abington Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State Abington’s Division of Social Sciences, Business, and Education invites applications for a part-time English Language Development (ELD) Practicum Instructor position, beginning in January 2026. This is a one-semester appointment. Information about Abington’s ESL Program Specialist Certification program is available here: English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate for Undergraduate Education Students | Penn State Abington.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and ESL Program Specialist Certification (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years of professional experience working with English learners in a linguistically and culturally diverse public school setting.
• Demonstrated success in teaching English learners at the elementary level in diverse contexts.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Availability after school hours is required to conduct weekly seminars and provide on-site mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading professional development for in-service teachers.
• Experience providing constructive, supportive, and encouraging feedback to teachers.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a cohort of teacher candidates pursuing ESL certification.
• Lead a one-hour weekly seminar at a school building.
• Support teacher candidates in their practice through mentoring, reflection, and guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree