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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

CE Hourly Instructor- ESL

Job Description Summary:

Implements and teaches educational programs, courses, experiences, and services that will directly aid students in achieving educational objectives; maintain regular
office hours and assists in curriculum development and planning.
Austin Community College Continuing Education is proud to partner with Austin area churches, community centers, and schools to offer courses onsite at partner locations.
ACC Continuing Education is looking for instructors to teach Basic English(ESL)

Job Description:

Either morning availability 9-12 pm, Afternoon Availability 4 pm-,5:30 pm, or evening 7-8:30 pm (In need of all 3 times, 4-5:30 pm most of all)

Description of Duties and Tasks

Teaches courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines and in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course.
Advises students of requirements established by the instructor for meeting course objectives.
Periodically examines and informs each student of their progress toward achieving course objectives.
Participates in evaluations of curriculum and instruction.
Participates in the evaluation of instructional materials.

Knowledge

Understanding of second language acquisition principles and adult learning styles.
Strategies for teaching English to multilingual learners at varying proficiency levels.
Techniques for integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Awareness of cultural differences and their impact on learning.
Familiarity with creating or adapting instructional materials to meet learners’ needs.
Basic knowledge of using technology to support instruction (e.g., Zoom, Google Docs, online learning tools).

Skills

Communicate both orally and in writing.
Establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community.
Plan and organize the programs and activities assigned.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Effectively using interpersonal and written communications skills.
A positive attitude and a passion for working in the community.
Experience teaching ESL.
Flexible, dynamic, and the ability to create a community within the classroom.
Bilingual English-Spanish.
Lesson Planning experience.
Planning and delivering lessons appropriate for a specific ESL proficiency level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced).
Clear and effective communication in English.
Breaking down grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in ways that fit the assigned level.
Using activities and materials that build confidence and fluency within that level.
Creating a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.
Patience and adaptability to different learning speeds within the same level.
Cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse backgrounds.
Active listening and ability to give constructive, encouraging feedback.
Basic technology skills for instruction and resource sharing (e.g., Zoom, Google Docs, online learning tools).

Pay Rate

This hourly rate varies depending on assignment.

Number of Openings:

Job Posting Close Date:

September 4, 2025

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.