Adult Educator – English as a Second Language (ESL)

ADULT EDUCATOR – ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

Adult Education is a comprehensive program of free classes for adult students who need to learn English and improve their basic literacy skills, obtain a General Education Diploma (GED), prepare for the citizenship test, or gain the knowledge needed for transition to college and career pathways. 

The Adult Education Department of Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks a part-time Adult Educator with a passion for teaching and learning along with a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college. This position works a part-time schedule and is responsible for providing instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) to students enrolled in the Adult Education program by engaging in and modeling intellectual curiosity. The position requires a passion for teaching and learning and utilization of highly effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs. Performs related duties, as required. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction that supports students in meeting the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for that course.
• Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education core materials designed for each course, including those in the Learning Management System, such as BrightSpace.
• May customize instruction with supplemental materials, as appropriate.
• Uses City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Adult Education course master syllabus to customize syllabus for each class.
• Shares and discusses syllabi with students to ensure understanding of course expectations.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward SLOs and adjusts instruction based on ongoing student assessments.
• Takes attendance, monitors class enrollment and retention, submits grades, and enters information into the appropriate student system in a timely manner.
• Complies with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) professional development requirements, including completing 12 required professional development (PD) hours each fiscal year.
• Assists with program registration and orientation, as requested.
• Attends and participates in staff development and program staff meetings, as required.
• Keeps abreast of state and federal rules and regulations regarding Adult Education policies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required, preferably in Adult Education, Education, Elementary or Secondary Education with an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement, English, Linguistics, Reading, and/or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related subject: Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Educational Policy, Elementary or Secondary Education, English, Linguistics, Literacy Studies, Reading, Teaching, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) preferred.
• International degree(s) evaluated by a certified provider.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience.
• Completion of Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) English as a Second Language (ESL) Standards Proficient Instructor Training within second year of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Some proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review: 

• Resume reflecting knowledge of current adult education classroom assessment techniques.
• Transcript(s) reflecting sufficient subject-relevant coursework to teach the assigned course. (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided during the hire process.)
• Sample lesson plans, syllabi, and/or teaching portfolio that reflect skills in area(s) of instruction, including computer literacy and adult learning practices.

If size limits prohibit you from attaching your documents, please email required attachments to [email protected].

Completion of satisfactory teaching demonstration for the hiring committee may be required at time of interview.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeking candidate(s) to teach in-person classes at Wilbur Wright College main campus, Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC), and/or local off-site locations, including but not limited to, Chicago Tabernacle, Education Community Committee (ECC), Faith World Church, Life Impactors, and Monroe Elementary School.
• Ability and willingness to travel between Wilbur Wright College, Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center, and various local off-site locations, as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Morning classes are typically scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays. Evening classes are typically scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. During a term, classes are scheduled for 16-week, 12-week, and 8-week sessions.

Instructor assignments are determined based on student need as determined by enrollment as well as instructor availability, interest, and subject matter expertise.

This part-time position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3506 Union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary: $36.47 per hour

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