Part-Time Evening Online ESL Instructor

Organization Description

The International Institute of Minnesota is a dynamic organization that provides services to maximize the talents and opportunities New Americans bring to our state. The Institute assists low-income New Americans in their transition to a new homeland by providing comprehensive services for successful integration. The Institute serves more than 4,000 New Americans annually with new arrival social services to employment placement and advancement through to U.S. Citizenship attainment. Programs are divided into three primary areas: Refugee Services, Education and Employment Training Services, and Immigration Services. The Institute also provides advocacy for policy reforms and supports systems change that improve opportunities for New Americans to move their lives forward.

Purpose

The Part-Time Evening Online Instructor teaches a continuous-enrollment, high intermediate English class (NRS ESL Levels 4- 6) as part of the English for Work EL program. The class is hosted by the instructor on an Institute Zoom account and is offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm with an additional 30 minutes of preparation time per class (up to 10 hours a week total on weeks with required staff meetings). The position is primarily remote, except for required in-person staff meetings and occasional in-house professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

• Teach student-centered, interactive English language classes online in the evening.
• Address speaking, listening, reading, writing, digital literacy, workforce readiness, and other student-identified goals using varied and adaptive teaching strategies and materials.
• Integrate literacy, life skills, community engagement, and other relevant content areas into culturally sensitive instruction based on student feedback and program requirements.
• Foster a classroom culture that values adult learners' knowledge, lived experiences, and capacity for growth.
• Monitor student learning and progress in class using formal and informal assessment practices to support student engagement and persistence.
• Connect students with internal and external resources, services, and referrals as appropriate to support educational, workforce, and personal goals.

Curriculum and Program Development

• Using selected texts, develop, implement, and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with ACES/TIF, CCRS, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with instructors, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support student success, instructional quality, and alignment across programs.

Assessment & Administrative Tasks

• Participate in student intake, testing, and other evaluation processes, including administering, grading, and filing standardized assessments (CASAS & TABE), as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance, assessment, and student progress records in required databases and reporting systems (SiD & CRM).
• Participate in program and in-person all-staff meetings, professional development, team planning, and other organizational activities.
• Contribute to program documentation, report writing, grant reporting, and progress notes as required.

Requirements

• Postsecondary degree or license in: Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), ESL/ELL Education, Adult Education English, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Experience teaching English language learners (ELLs), preferably adults, and working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Experience teaching in an online learning environment (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.).
• Experience developing lesson plans and curriculum.
• Ability to work independently in the evening with a strong sense of personal responsibility for class quality
• Demonstrated commitment to the International Institute of Minnesota mission and vision
• Preferred: Knowledge of Adult Basic Education in Minnesota including testing and reporting practices

EEO Statement

International Institute of MN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To Apply

Submit your application at https://iimn.org/careers. Applicants will be asked to include a cover letter and resume. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. No phone calls or walk-ins please. Position is open until filled.