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• 401(k) matching
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• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

ESL Instructor / Academic Assistant
A CEA-accredited ESL school serving international and domestic students is seeking an ESL Instructor / Academic Assistant to join our academic team.
This teaching-focused position combines approximately 25 hours of classroom instruction per week with selected academic support and coordination responsibilities. The role is ideal for an experienced ESL instructor who enjoys teaching and is interested in contributing to curriculum, assessment, and academic operations within a collaborative environment.
You will work closely with a small team of instructors and school leadership to support student success and maintain academic quality.
Full-time or part-time schedules may be considered for the right candidate
Teaching Schedule
• Approximately 5 hours of teaching per day
• Primarily daytime classes
• 1-2 evening classes per week
• The schedule is consistent each semester and planned in advance
• This position is designed as a long-term role within our academic team
Responsibilities
• Teach ESL courses to adult international and domestic students
• Support academic operations and coordination
• Assist with curriculum, assessment, and instructional materials as needed
• Help maintain course materials, assessments, and academic records
• Communicate with instructors and students regarding academic issues
• Provide occasional substitute coverage when needed
• Maintain high academic standards aligned with accreditation requirements
Qualifications
• Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, Second Language Acquisition, or a closely related field with substantial TESOL coursework required
• Minimum one year of adult ESL teaching experience required; additional experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small academic team
• Interest in curriculum, assessment, academic support, and program development
• Experience with curriculum design, assessment development, accreditation standards, or academic coordination is preferred
Compensation: $48,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
About American Language Center
Our Center is located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia, with proximity to New York City, Washington DC, the Pocono Mountains and the New Jersey shore. Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790-1800. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written here. Philadelphia is also the fifth largest city in the U.S. and second largest city on the east coast.
Our center is within walking distance from SEPTA bus stops and the Philmont train station on the West Trenton Line. American LC offers an English as a Second Language program that has been designed to help students to achieve their goals. Our school offers a quality learning experience for students with personalized attention. American LC instructors use teaching methods that encourage students to use English for real life situations outside of the classroom. Our ESL program is taught by professionals who are experienced in teaching English to non-native speakers of English.
Our students come from different cultures and backgrounds. Our students range from college-age students starting from scratch to working adults who need help improving their language proficiency. American LC is committed to providing an educational environment that recognizes cultural and national diversity and to developing and maintaining programs, services, and practices that promote respect for people of all backgrounds. In terms of programming, our center offers an Intensive English Training program as well as preparation for the TOEFL exam. Our program encourages development of English speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills. Courses also focus on vocabulary expansion and improved pronunciation, which will help students become proficient in the English language and feel comfortable in everyday conversations at school, work and in social environments.
Our Mission
American Language Center serves students' English needs with a holistic curriculum. Our goal is to increase the proficiency of students from all levels and abilities by refining their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. American LC provides a comprehensive and intensive education program that assists students in achieving their professional, personal and educational objectives.
Who We Are
American Language Center offers select courses that prepare students for a higher learning environment and exposes students to American culture. American LC fosters a diverse and family-like atmosphere that provides students with a supportive community that helps them feel accepted and at home in the United States. With a dedicated and creative staff of primarily native English speakers, we pride ourselves on being our students' gateway to American culture.