ESL Instructor

The ESL Instructor will assist adults in acquiring the necessary academic prerequisites to access further post-secondary education and skill training opportunities, or employment and workplace training opportunities; increasing educational levels for purposes of self-improvement; learning and developing living and social skills; and acquiring and developing English language skills.

Reports To ESL Coordinator What position(s) reports to this position?

NONE

Minimum Education/Experience

Oklahoma Teacher’s Certification or Masters Degree

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and web-based technology to enhance classroom instruction.

Demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• the characteristics of the ESL students;
  

• successful ESL teaching strategies for adults;
  

• administering a standardized test for adults and how to use this instrument effectively with adult students;
  

• adult educational materials available for use in ESL classes;
  

• planning and implementing an individualized career or academic pathway for the adult learner;
  

• teaching a multi-level class of adults;
  

• teaching language acquisition skills to various levels of adults whose primary language is not English
  

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office/classroom equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching ESL in an adult education program.

Required Training Work Hours

Hours depend upon class schedule. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Department Community Outreach & Education Job Open Date 08/06/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Latrina Rich Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate if meeting the minimum requirement via the teaching certificate option OR a transcript conferring a minimum of a master’s degree if meeting the minimum requirement via the degree option.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

Applicants needing assistance may call Human Resources at 405.682.7542