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Institute For Latino Progress·Chicago, Illinois
ESL Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education) · $26 - $28/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 132 posted classroom teacher roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 60th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 18% above the Chicago, Illinois median for classroom teacher roles.
The instructor is responsible for designing and implementing curriculum-based activities for ESL and literacy programs. They must also evaluate student progress, maintain accurate attendance records, and provide instruction in both morning and evening sessions.
ESL Instructor - IDPL (Adult Education)
POSITION DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the Dean of Adult Education and the Lead ESL Instructor, the Part-Time Instructor is responsible for imparting classes, implementing, and designing curriculum-based activities for the IDPL English language program initiatives, including ESL, EL Civics, English Literacy, and first language literacy classes.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Prepares and presents material for program classes according to curriculum guidelines.
Regularly evaluates student progress utilizing quizzes, exams, performance portfolios, or other type of qualitative or quantitative evaluation.
Designs, writes, administers, and grades exams, quizzes, and other forms of student evaluation.
Prepares syllabus documents as requested, including syllabus writing for the department and curriculum writing for other staff.
Is present for a minimum of 95% of scheduled classes.
Motivates students to attend class, as measured by an acceptable rate of attendance and retention.
Receives positive and acceptable student feedback in evaluations conducted twice annually.
Keeps accurate attendance records in two forms, a daily sign-in sheet for participants and a classroom record.
Demonstrates ability to work in a team with colleagues.
Exhibits professional courtesy in dealing with program participants, colleagues, and team members, and the public.
Shows enthusiasm to teach, understands and applies current best-practices in classroom techniques and materials.
Is able to provide instruction in morning and evening schedule on the same day
Stays up to date by attending professional development on an ongoing basis, no less than four hours every six months.
Attends civic events in support of the school and the community.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least one year of experience teaching adults. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required, with bilingual Spanish-English skills preferred.
The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files.
WORKING CONDITIONS Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours may be required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
403b retirement saving plan (if working more than 20 hours per week).
Paid Leave: Instituto del Progreso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
Adult ESL roles in Illinois are often tied to community colleges, adult education programs, and workforce services, where demand can stay steady as programs support English learners preparing for work or further study. This role is competitive because it asks for a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least one year teaching adults, strong communication, and Microsoft Office skills, with Spanish-English bilingual ability preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show adult-teaching experience and language support experience.