Connecticut State Community College·Norwalk, Connecticut
The ESL Non-Credit PT Program Assistant is responsible for advising and registering students, as well as evaluating placement tests and final exams. They also assist with program logistics, curriculum development, and provide support services to students and faculty.
Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Anticipated Start Date: December 2025
The ESL Non-credit education assistant will advise and register ESL Non-credit students; prepare, read, and evaluate writing tests help with course materials and other program logistics, provide support services by phone, email, and in-person. Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of the ESL, Non-credit Coordinator and the ESL Department Chair, the ESL Non-Credit PT Program Assistant is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties: Advise new and returning students, including international students and Au Pairs - ascertain students’ ESL level and needs, explain which courses they are eligible to take, help students select classes, assist them with registration, answer questions about the ESL program, etc. Read placement tests and final exams and determine ESL Level. Prepare for and assist with final exams including preparation of essay test questions, teachers’ test reading meeting, and coordination of grades. Help with other program logistics as assigned including evaluate textbooks, help develop curriculum, help develop and check outcomes and assessments on course descriptions, perform observations of instructors, provide Bridge to Credit Tutoring, answer phone and email inquiries from instructors and students, etc. Guide and support teachers with methodology and technology. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.
Masters' degree in TESOL or a related subject; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties. Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: Office Administration including phone and in-person contact with students. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Teams). Teaching of English as a Second Language speaking/listening and reading/writing to Beginner and Intermediate students. Ability to communicate well with a diverse student population. Fluent in Spanish and English. Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Banner student information system. Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard. Experience with Community College learning environment and adult learners.
$39.44 hourly.
Application
Instructions: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs. Please note that CT State CC is currently unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Background
Screening: All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and
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IX policies/procedures, contact: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7056 or jp-cardenas@ct.edu. CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in TESOL or a related field and possess advanced knowledge of office administration and computer skills. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required, along with the ability to work with a diverse student population.
Market context
In Connecticut, ESL non-credit program assistant roles often reflect steady demand tied to adult education, multilingual student support, and program operations. These positions are competitive because employers look for a master’s degree in TESOL or a related field, strong office and computer skills, and English-Spanish fluency; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, review the original description for scheduling details and prepare examples of supporting diverse learners in administrative settings.
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