Adult Education ESOL Instructor (0.5 FTE) - Adult Education

Overview: With a commitment to equitable learning and community engagement, Portland Adult Education (PAE) provides a diverse range of programs to help adults achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals. As the largest adult education provider in Maine, we serve 2,000 adult learners annually through our Academic and Workforce programs, and another 1,000 adults a year through our Enrichment programs. To learn more about PAE’s work and impact, visit portlandadulted.org.

As a team member at PAE, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of educators and administrators, and to make a positive impact on the lives of adult learners from all walks of life. Apply today and join a vibrant team dedicated to creating meaningful and transformative learning experiences.

Position Description

PAE seeks knowledgeable, reliable and team-oriented part-time, beginning-level ESOL instructors. Classes take place in person and off-site. There are monthly departmental and level-based meetings (additionally compensated hours). 

Classes run on a trimester basis from September to June each year.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Plan lessons

• Provide rigorous instruction

• Assess and evaluate student work

• Maintain high expectations and standards while providing scaffolds for students who may struggle with the content

• Communicate effectively with adult learners regarding their individual progress

• Collaborate with other teachers across PAE

• Participate actively in team meetings and communicate regularly with the Department Chair

• Use Google Suite (including Google Classroom) for remote or hybrid instruction

• Support students’ digital skill development

• Maintain accurate attendance and grading records, using required record- keeping database 

• Provide data or documentations as needed to fulfill state or grant funding requirements

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field

• Experience teaching ESOL 

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Clear, concise oral and written communication

• Self-motivated with a high degree of flexibility

• Ability to work professionally and ethically within a multicultural setting, including ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of persons, documents, data and communications 

• Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan & implement projects effectively

• Ability to work in a demanding environment and a willingness to learn

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience working with multicultural populations and adult ESOL

• Ability to speak multiple languages

• Previous experience in education or workforce/community development

• Teacher certification in K-12 or Adult Education

• Prior teaching or training experience in a classroom or professional setting

• Evening availability

• PAE alum, immigrant, and/or BIPOC community members are encouraged to apply

Location and Work schedule

• PAE offers both in person and remote classes. In person classes take place at 14 Locust St, Portland, ME

• Our current opening is for an evening class (6-8:30) and one off-site class (around 4-6) 

• Classes meet twice a week for 2-2.5 hours each session

Deadline: rolling

Credential Requirements:

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization.  Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html