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Published 12/2/25 11:20AM

Adult ESL Instructor

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Philadelphia, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Start Date:
    December 15, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Compensation:
    USD $30 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Education

    Description

    Job Description: English as a Second Language Instructor. Successful candidates will be able and willing to implement a task-based approach that helps prepare students to use English effectively in their daily lives.

    Duration: 11 weeks per cycle, 3 cycles per year

    Instructional Hours: In-person from 6-8 PM on Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays

    Location: Philadelphia PA

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required. ESL certification or Master's degree preferred.
    • Experience teaching ESL required. Knowledge of adult education theory and practice preferred.
    • Basic computer literacy required. Knowledge of Google Suite preferred.

    Responsibilities:

    • Provide instruction that is consistent and coordinated with the program to ensure that students meet and exceed learning targets.
    • Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
    • Differentiate and scaffold instruction to assist every student in developing his/her reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the target language.
    • Generate and administer assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress.
    • Maintain complete and accurate records of student attendance, student progress and evidence of growth.
    • Provide a supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and agency.

    Salary: $30/hr (4 hours of instruction + 1 hour of paid prep time per week)

    All successful applicants must undergo background checks.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Knowledge of Spanish desirable but not required.

    Location

    On-site
    Philadelphia, PA, USA

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