ESL Instructor: Non-Credit, Adult Education - Oakton College
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Thu Jan 8 2026 Job Description:
- Teach ESL to adults (listening, speaking, reading, writing, with embedded vocabulary and grammar taught in real-life contexts)
- Prepare high-quality engaging lessons
- Submit registration cards, class lists, and attendance reports promptly to office
- Maintain daily attendance records and enter attendance into the DAISI system
- Maintain complete and accurate student files
- Administer ICCB-required pre-and post-tests based on student attendance hours
- Contact non-attending students
- Complete the 12 hours of professional development required each fiscal year
Job Requirements:
Minimum qualifications:
- B.A. or B.S. in education or related field
- Native or near-native proficiency in English
- Daily access to and proficiency in using email, internet, and basic Excel for attendance
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience teaching ESL in an Adult Education program
- Knowledge of SLA theories and ESL teaching methodologies
Additional Information:
Official degree transcripts due at time of hiring
Rate of pay: $35 per hour Rate of pay $35 per hour (additional pay for AE ESL Standards Proficient, ESL Specialist, or ESL Master Teacher Certifications)
Prep-time and other out-of-class work (e.g. paperwork, contacting students) is not paid.
Hours vary: Days, Nights, Weekends
For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.
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