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Title: Adult Education ESL Instructor

 Reports to: Senior Manager, Literacy                                                      Department: Workforce Development

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time                                                    Location: Inkster, MI

Supervises: NA                                                                                        Shift: On-Site, Day Shift

Job Summary:

The Adult Education ESL Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to adult learners, primarily low-income women, in a supportive, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment. This role focuses on helping students improve English proficiency while integrating life skills, digital literacy, and career readiness. The ideal candidate is a certified teacher with prior adult ESL teaching experience, knowledgeable in career readiness standards, and familiar with state and federal adult education policies. The instructor must also be proficient in online teaching using Zoom and Google Classroom.

Responsibilities:

   Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Develop and deliver student-centered ESL instruction aligned with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS).
• Integrate contextualized instruction on job readiness, community engagement, and life skills.
• Teach in-person, remotely (via Zoom), and/or in hybrid settings, adapting materials and strategies accordingly.
• Utilize Google Classroom to post assignments, share resources, and support student learning outside of class.

• Administer standardized assessments (CASAS) to determine student placement and measure learning gains.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, progress, and performance in accordance with state and federal requirements.

• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment tailored to adult learners.
• Support student persistence and goal setting through personalized feedback and encouragement.
• Identify and help address barriers to learning (e.g., digital literacy, access issues) in coordination with program staff.

• Ensure instructional practices align with WIOA Title II and state adult education guidelines.
• Submit required reports, assessments, and documentation in compliance with program policies.

   Collaboration & Professional Development

• Collaborate with fellow instructors, program coordinators, and support staff to ensure consistent instruction and wraparound services.
• Participate in professional development related to adult education, digital tools, trauma-informed instruction, and equity-based practices.

   Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching adult English language learners.
• Familiarity with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for adult education.
• Knowledge of state and federal adult education guidelines (e.g., WIOA, Title II).
• Experience delivering instruction online via Zoom and managing content through Google Classroom.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and digital literacy skills.

• Valid teaching certification in ESL, Adult Education, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in TESOL, Adult Education, or a related field.
• Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic, or other language relevant to the learner community).
• Experience working with low-income, immigrant, or refugee populations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices

1. Deep commitment towards poverty alleviation, supporting women and children, and human growth.
2. Aligned with Zaman Values: Demonstrates Dignity, Compassion, Hope, Stewardship and Integrity in individual and leadership work, interactions and decision-making.
3. Dignity: Foster a culture of respect and inclusion by honoring each student's unique background, voice, and learning journey
4. Compassion: Works with students and teachers to find flexible solutions for their needs while also maintaining the needs of the program. Meets students where they are.
5. Hope: Provides a positive atmosphere, understands their obstacles and helps create a pathway forward.
6. Stewardship: Provides the best educational experience for the student. Strives to learn and grow their capability to do so.

1. Integrity: Provides educational equity for all students.

1. Classes run Monday through Thursday 9:00 - 2:00, during the academic year (September - June)
2. Instruction is in person at Zaman, although students may be online, in-person, or hybrid.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

Zaman International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, arrest record (and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law). Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Zaman International will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the business would result.

ESL Instructor Job Description.docx.pdf