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What is an ESL teaching assistant?

ESL Teaching Assistants are support staff who help teachers in classrooms where students are learning English as a Second Language. They assist with lesson delivery, provide individualized support to students, help with classroom management, and often assist in preparing educational materials. Their role is vital in ensuring that non-native English speakers understand the curriculum and develop their language skills. ESL Teaching Assistants also help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to students’ language needs.

What are some common challenges ESL teaching assistants face when supporting students in multilingual classrooms?

ESL Teaching Assistants often work with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, which can present challenges such as varying levels of English proficiency and differing learning styles. Adapting instructional materials to suit individual needs, fostering an inclusive environment, and bridging communication gaps are frequent aspects of the role. Collaborating closely with lead teachers and using creative strategies to engage students helps overcome these challenges and ensures all learners can participate effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ESL teaching assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ESL Teaching Assistant, you generally need a solid understanding of English grammar, language acquisition principles, and a relevant degree or TEFL/TESOL certification. Familiarity with classroom technology, digital language learning platforms, and assessment tools is typically required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and patience are essential soft skills for supporting diverse learners. These competencies enable effective language instruction and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment for students.

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ESL Instructor Adjunct

Brightpoint Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
ESL Instructor Adjunct

Role Title

Role Code

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
UG

Position Number
290A9999

Agency
Brightpoint Community College

Division
Brightpoint Community College (Div)

Work Location
Chesterfield - 041

Hiring Range
$793-$1,693 per credit hour.

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time
Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Varies

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

General Information: The Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences division at Brightpoint Community College seeks skilled instructors who share our dedication to students and are interested an adjunct position. Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.

Responsibilities: Provide traditional (on-campus) synchronous instruction in English as a second language. In-person courses meet on the Midlothian campus. Courses offered in the discipline include ESL Composition II, & III and ESL Reading II & III. Please see our class schedule at https://brightpoint.edu/schedule/ for more detailed course descriptions and upcoming scheduled classes.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree with a major in applied linguistics or TESOL or 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in applied linguistics or TESOL. Prior ESL teaching experience.

Additional Considerations

Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level. Ability to use instructional technologies (experience with Zoom and Canvas a plus), excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ADJ_3415P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
99

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
07/06/2026

Job Close Date
06/30/2027

Open Until Filled

Agency Website
https://www.brightpoint.edu/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Adjunct postings are an open pool that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates if there is an opening.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97873

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