ESL Instructors

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ESL Instructors (Hourly)

Austin Community College Continuing Education partners with Central Texas churches, community centers, schools, libraries and other organizations to offer accessible community-based courses. Instructors in this role implement and teach English language programs, courses, and learning experiences that help students achieve their educational objectives. Instruction occurs outside of traditional classroom settings, with teaching assignments at offsite locations in Lockhart, San Marcos, and Austin.

The role may also include assisting with curriculum development and planning for custom training projects, ensuring high‑quality instruction that meets learners where they are and expands access to education across the region.

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Teaches courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines and in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives the course or training.
• Advises students of requirements established by the instructor for meeting course objectives.
• Periodically examines and informs each student of their progress toward achieving course objectives.
• Prepares and administers examinations by program established for the subject area of assignment.
• Researches and recommends the revision, deletion, or addition of programs and courses to reflect the developmental changes occurring with the subject area.
• Participates in evaluations of curriculum and instruction.
• Participates in the evaluation of instructional materials.
• May help design and implement custom language training to support local company training needs.

• Accepted principles, practices, and trends of adult learners, especially English Language Learners.
• Curricula.
• Knowledge of policies, regulations of Austin Community College.
• Labor market conditions and demographic composition of community's population.
• Principles and techniques of teaching adult learners, especially English Language Learners.
• Cross‑cultural competence.

• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community.
• Interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Plan and organize the programs and activities assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
• Effectively using interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Effectively executing custom language training.
• Effective cross‑cultural communication when working with a multicultural population.

• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

• 2 years related work experience

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Teaching English as another language

• Associates Degree

• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

• Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

• Must be available for at least ONE of the following schedules and locations:
• Weekdays morning 9am-11am or 6pm-9pm
• San Marcos, Lockhart or Central Austin
• Occasional Weekend availability a plus

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March 9, 2026

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

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