Esl Program Coordinator Jobs in Rochester Hills, MI

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative ESL teacher to fulfill a vacancy in the Adult Education program. 

Location:  Oak Valley Center

Salary: $25.50 - $27.50/hr

Closing Date: Until filled

Status:  2026-2027

Start Date: 08/25/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (any subject area or grade level)
• ELA, ESL, Special Education, or Tesol certifications preferred, though not required.
• Understanding/proficiency in a foreign language is preferred, though not required.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment
• Must meet NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified: holding at minimum a teacher certification in any grade level or area

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide educational instruction in English language communication skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing) and civics education to non-native English speakers.
• Assist in English language acquisition to help ESL students to obtain jobs and gain access to educational opportunities.
• Increase the basic reading, writing, speaking and numeracy/math skills necessary for adults to obtain employment and self-sufficiency and to successfully advance in the workforce.
• Work year: September-December and January-May.
• Two 15-week semesters
• Paid class time: Monday & Wednesday mornings
• Total: 9.0 paid hours per week

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor's Degree or higher.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively.  Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.  The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Benjamin Dowker, Director of Adult and Alternative Programs

1000 Hill Rd.

White Lake, MI 48383

Benjamin.dowker@hvs.org

248-676-8399

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.