Adjunct ESL (Non - Credit)

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Reports To Director of Extensions Centers and ESL Programs

Functions and Responsibilities

Job Summary

The ESL Instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality English as a Second Language ( ESL ) instruction to adult learners. The instructor will create engaging lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback to support students in achieving their language learning goals. Additionally, the instructor will collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum materials.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $50.00 per hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Supervisory Role

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement ESL lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of adult learners.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
• Assess and evaluate students’ language proficiency, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop and enhance curriculum materials.
• Stay current with best practices in ESL instruction and integrate innovative teaching methods.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and supportive learning community.
• Class schedules may include day, evening or weekend schedules

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Flexibility between Newark Campus and West Essex is essential to accommodate the diverse locations of our programs

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Demonstrated experience teaching ESL to adult learners, preferably in a diverse, multicultural environment. Bachelor’s degree in education, English, Linguistics, TESOL , or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

ESL teaching certification (e.g., TESOL , TEFL , CELTA ) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

ESL teaching certification (e.g., TESOL , TEFL , CELTA ) is required.

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2027

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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