Title:AdultEducationESLInstructor
Reports to: Senior Manager, Literacy Department: Workforce Development
Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Location: Inkster, MI
Supervises: NA Shift: On-Site, Day Shift
Job Summary:
The Adult Education ESL Instructor is responsibleforprovidinghigh-qualityEnglishasaSecondLanguage (ESL)instructiontoadultlearners,primarilylow-incomewomen,inasupportive,inclusive,and trauma-informed environment. This role focuses on helping students improve English proficiency while integrating life skills, digital literacy, and career readiness. The ideal candidate is a certifiedteacherwith prior adult ESL teachingexperience,knowledgeableincareerreadinessstandards,andfamiliarwithstate and federal adult education policies.TheinstructormustalsobeproficientinonlineteachingusingZoom and Google Classroom.
Responsibilities:
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
- Developanddeliverstudent-centeredESLinstructionalignedwithCollegeandCareer Readiness Standards (CCRS).
- Integratecontextualizedinstructiononjobreadiness,communityengagement,andlife skills.
- Teachin-person,remotely(viaZoom),and/orinhybridsettings,adaptingmaterialsand strategies accordingly.
- UtilizeGoogleClassroomtopostassignments,shareresources,andsupportstudent learning outside of class.
Assessment & Progress Monitoring- Administerstandardizedassessments(CASAS)todeterminestudentplacementand measure learning gains.
- Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecordsofstudentattendance,progress,andperformance in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Student engagement and support- Fosterarespectful,inclusive,andculturallyresponsivelearningenvironmenttailoredto adult learners.
- Supportstudentpersistenceandgoalsettingthroughpersonalizedfeedbackand encouragement.
- Identifyandhelpaddressbarrierstolearning(e.g.,digitalliteracy,accessissues)in coordination with program staff.
Compliance & Reporting
- EnsureinstructionalpracticesalignwithWIOATitleIIandstateadulteducation guidelines.
- Submit required reports, assessments, and documentation in compliance with program policies.
Collaboration & Professional Development
- Collaboratewithfellowinstructors,programcoordinators,andsupportstafftoensure consistent instruction and wraparound services.
- Participateinprofessionaldevelopmentrelatedtoadulteducation,digitaltools, trauma-informed instruction, and equity-based practices.
Qualifications/Education/Licensing/Experience: Required
- Bachelor’sdegreeinEducation,TESOL,AppliedLinguistics,orrelateddiscipline.
- Minimum2yearsofexperienceteachingadultEnglishlanguagelearners.
- FamiliaritywithCollegeandCareerReadinessStandards(CCRS)foradulteducation.
- Knowledgeofstateandfederaladulteducationguidelines(e.g.,WIOA,TitleII).
- ExperiencedeliveringinstructiononlineviaZoomandmanagingcontentthroughGoogle Classroom.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and digital literacy skills.
Preferred- Valid teaching certification in ESL, Adult Education, or a related field.
- Master’sdegreeinTESOL,AdultEducation,orarelatedfield.
- Bilingual(Spanish,Arabic,orotherlanguagerelevanttothelearnercommunity).
- Experienceworkingwithlow-income,immigrant,orrefugeepopulations.
- Knowledgeoftrauma-informedandculturallyresponsiveteachingpractices
Key Competencies & Attributes:
- Deepcommitmenttowardspovertyalleviation,supportingwomenandchildren,and human growth.
- AlignedwithZamanValues:DemonstratesDignity,Compassion,Hope,StewardshipandIntegrityin individual and leadership work, interactions and decision-making.
- Dignity:Fosteracultureofrespectandinclusionbyhonoringeachstudent'suniquebackground, voice, and learning journey
- Compassion:Workswithstudentsandteacherstofindflexiblesolutionsfortheirneedswhilealso maintaining the needs of the program.Meets students where they are.
- Hope:Providesapositiveatmosphere,understandstheirobstaclesandhelpscreateapathway forward.
- Stewardship:Providesthebesteducationalexperienceforthestudent.Strivestolearnandgrowtheir capability to do so.
- Integrity:Provideseducationalequityforallstudents.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Classes run Monday through Thursday 9:00 - 2:00, during the academic year (September - June)
- Instruction is in person at Zaman, although students may be online, in-person, or hybrid.
EqualEmploymentOpportunity&ADA Compliance
Zaman International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, arrest record (and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law). Equal employment opportunity appliestoalltermsandconditionsofemployment,including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Zaman Internationalwill make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the business would result.
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