2026/2027 School Year Part-Time Adult Education (WERACE) ESL Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)

About the role

WERACE English as a second language (ESL) teacher(s) teach ESL courses to adult learners by implementing the English Learner Proficiency Standards. Teachers plan, organize, and implement appropriate lessons that guide and encourage students to develop their English proficiency, enabling them to reach their academic and professional goals. Teachers are directly responsible to and evaluated by one WERACE site supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan and effectively carry out life and academic skills-based instruction informed by student skill proficiency assessment data and English language proficiency standards.
• Request, organize, and utilize teaching materials appropriate for adult ESL learners.
• Implement instruction that reflects a logical sequence for the appropriate learning levels of adult learners based on student need assessment data.
• Support student learning outside the classroom by providing activities or practice students can engage in between class meetings.
• Create, foster, and maintain a positive learning environment for all adult learners.
• Attend and actively participate in site monthly data meetings.
• Accurately record student data in collaboration with site supervisor, including attendance and any disclosed employment achievements, in the LACES database.
• Assist with student registration and student testing as needed and scheduled by site.

Requirements

• TESOL certification (111) and/or Teaching English to Non-English Speaking Adults (088).

Reports to: Assistant Director or Coordinator of Family Literacy and Multilingual Learner Programs for Adult Education and Regional Director of Adult and Continuing Education.

Schedule

Two evenings per week (either Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday), 6:30-8:30pm. The assignment includes a total of 45 sessions, with start dates available in September, October, and November.

Pay

Stipend for this position is $5,037.60 per class section/cohort.