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Passaic County Community College

Beginner ESL Program Instructor (PT)

Pay: $20–$30/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Paterson, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.

$71,672 / year median in New Jersey

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

We are seeking an instructor of Beginner ESL (English as a Second Language). Program classes provide instruction to our Beginner ESL courses (Basics, Foundations and PREP). This is a part-time, hourly position.

Example of Duties:

Provide classroom instruction to participants in our intensive Beginner ESL classes focused on reading, writing, and speaking, in accordance with the College's academic calendar and approved syllabi. Maintain scrupulous attendance. Maintain and report accurate student grade and attendance records using approved procedures and systems. Assist Adult Education staff with student advisement, coaching and registration. Meet all scheduled class sessions. Utilize the appropriate technology, including the College's student learning platform, to fulfill teaching duties.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Some experience in teaching low-level ESL required. Best Plus testing certification is plus. Follow curriculum guidelines. Expected to be available on the Main Campus in Paterson and at the Passaic Academic Center. Ability to work during day, evening, and weekend hours, as program requires. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation:

Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay range for this position is $20-$30.

Benefits:

New Jersey Sick Leave :

Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.) Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.

Commuter Benefits:

Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)