Zaman International·Inkster, Michigan
Deliver high-quality ESL instruction to adult learners, integrating life skills and career readiness. Manage student progress through standardized assessments and maintain compliance with state and federal adult education guidelines.
Title: Adult Education ESL Instructor
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The Adult Education ESL Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to adult learners, primarily low-income women, in a supportive, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment. This role focuses on helping students improve English proficiency while integrating life skills, digital literacy, and career readiness. The ideal candidate is a certified teacher with prior adult ESL teaching experience, knowledgeable in career readiness standards, and familiar with state and federal adult education policies. The instructor must also be proficient in online teaching using Zoom and Google Classroom.
1. Deep commitment towards poverty alleviation, supporting women and children, and human growth. 2. Aligned with Zaman Values: Demonstrates Dignity, Compassion, Hope, Stewardship and Integrity in individual and leadership work, interactions and decision-making. 3.
Foster a culture of respect and inclusion by honoring each student's unique background, voice, and learning journey 4.
Works with students and teachers to find flexible solutions for their needs while also maintaining the needs of the program. Meets students where they are. 5.
Provides a positive atmosphere, understands their obstacles and helps create a pathway forward. 6.
Provides the best educational experience for the student. Strives to learn and grow their capability to do so.
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Provides educational equity for all students.
00 - 2:00, during the academic year (September - June) 2. Instruction is in person at Zaman, although students may be online, in-person, or hybrid.
Zaman International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, arrest record (and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law). Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Zaman International will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the business would result.
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Requires a bachelor's degree in Education or TESOL and a valid teaching certification with at least 2 years of adult ESL experience. Proficiency in online teaching tools like Zoom and Google Classroom is essential.
Market context
In Michigan, ESL instructor roles are often tied to adult education and community language programs, where demand follows local workforce and immigrant support needs. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a bachelor’s degree in Education or TESOL, valid teaching certification, and proven adult ESL experience, plus comfort with Zoom and Google Classroom. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight adult ESL outcomes and online teaching experience.