Part-Time ESL Instructor / Academic Assistant
An accredited English language school in Huntingdon Valley, PA, is seeking a Part-Time ESL Instructor / Academic Assistant to join our academic team.
This position combines approximately 15 hours of classroom teaching per week with approximately 7.5–10 hours of academic support and administrative work, for a total of about 22.5–25 hours per week.
We are looking for an experienced ESL instructor who enjoys teaching adult students and would also like to take on a larger role within the academic program. In addition to teaching, this person will work closely with faculty and school leadership, support instructors with academic questions and materials, assist with curriculum and assessments, and help with the day-to-day academic operations of the school.
This is intended to be a consistent, long-term part-time position. Schedules are planned in advance each semester.
Schedule
- Approximately 15 teaching hours per week
- Approximately 7.5–10 academic support and administrative hours per week
- Approximately 22.5–25 total paid hours per week
- Primarily daytime schedule
- Some evening teaching may be included depending on the semester schedule and instructor availability
- Consistent schedule once assigned
- Additional teaching or academic support hours may become available depending on enrollment, staffing needs, and instructor availability
Compensation & Instructor Support
- $26–$30 per teaching hour, based on education and experience
- Academic support and administrative hours are paid separately at a different hourly rate
- End-of-semester bonus based on teaching hours worked
- Paid required orientation, training, and professional development
- 401(k) with employer match
Our instructors work within an established academic program and are not expected to develop courses from scratch. The school provides curriculum guidelines, syllabi, common assessments, grading rubrics, instructional materials, and academic support.
Responsibilities
- Teach ESL courses to adult international and domestic students
- Prepare and deliver lessons appropriate to assigned courses and levels
- Work closely with faculty and provide day-to-day academic support
- Assist with curriculum, assessments, instructional materials, and academic procedures
- Help coordinate common assessments and maintain academic materials and records
- Assist with educational technology and learning-management systems
- Support school leadership with academic projects, substitute coverage, and accreditation-related requirements as needed
Qualifications
- Master’s degree required, preferably in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Education, Second Language Acquisition, English, or a related field
- Minimum one year of adult ESL/EFL teaching experience required
- Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising instructors preferred
- Strong communication, organization, classroom-management, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using educational technology and learning-management systems
- Must be able to work in person in Huntingdon Valley, PA
About American Language Center
Our Center is located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia, with proximity to New York City, Washington DC, the Pocono Mountains and the New Jersey shore. Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790-1800. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written here. Philadelphia is also the fifth largest city in the U.S. and second largest city on the east coast.
Our center is within walking distance from SEPTA bus stops and the Philmont train station on the West Trenton Line. American LC offers an English as a Second Language program that has been designed to help students to achieve their goals. Our school offers a quality learning experience for students with personalized attention. American LC instructors use teaching methods that encourage students to use English for real life situations outside of the classroom. Our ESL program is taught by professionals who are experienced in teaching English to non-native speakers of English.
Our students come from different cultures and backgrounds. Our students range from college-age students starting from scratch to working adults who need help improving their language proficiency. American LC is committed to providing an educational environment that recognizes cultural and national diversity and to developing and maintaining programs, services, and practices that promote respect for people of all backgrounds. In terms of programming, our center offers an Intensive English Training program as well as preparation for the TOEFL exam. Our program encourages development of English speaking, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills. Courses also focus on vocabulary expansion and improved pronunciation, which will help students become proficient in the English language and feel comfortable in everyday conversations at school, work and in social environments.
Our Mission
American Language Center serves students’ English needs with a holistic curriculum. Our goal is to increase the proficiency of students from all levels and abilities by refining their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. American LC provides a comprehensive and intensive education program that assists students in achieving their professional, personal and educational objectives.
Who We Are
American Language Center offers select courses that prepare students for a higher learning environment and exposes students to American culture. American LC fosters a diverse and family-like atmosphere that provides students with a supportive community that helps them feel accepted and at home in the United States. With a dedicated and creative staff of primarily native English speakers, we pride ourselves on being our students’ gateway to American culture.