ESL Instructor (Part Time)

About the role

The instructor will teach non-credit English Language and Literacy (ELL) courses to students enrolled in Kirkwood's Adult Education and Literacy Programs. Classes are held Monday through Thursday and sessions run from July 8–September 10, 2026; September 28–December 10, 2026; January 11–March 11, 2027; and March 29–June 3, 2027. Class times are 9:10am-11:10am, 11:25am-1:25pm, and 6:00pm-8:00pm. There are currently openings for a 9:10am – 11:10am class and a 6:00pm – 8:00pm class.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with coursework in a variety of formats including individualized instruction, computer assisted instruction, large group courses, and other methods.
• Collaborate with fellow learning center instructors on curriculum development, student intake/advising, and staff development activities.
• Conduct CASAS assessments for eligible students.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.
• Provide contextualized, scaffolder, interactive instruction that includes cooperative learning tasks and implements ESL college and career readiness and CASAS ESL standards.
• Track attendance daily and submit reports.
• Respond in a timely matter to communications and requests from program director and coordinator.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or will have one by July 22, 2026.
• Prior experience teaching adult ESL/ABE learners or working with adult immigrants.
• Prior experience teaching ESL or foreign language at any age.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in TESOL, Education, Foreign Language Teaching or related field.
• TESOL training/certification preferred, such as K-12 certification in ESL, bachelors or graduate studies in TESOL, TEFL certification or completion of MN Literacy Council pre-service training courses for adult ESL educators.