ESL Instructor (Part-time, 12 hours, Littleton Immigrant Resources Center)

The City of Littleton has an exciting opportunity for a part-time ESL Instructor in the LIRC (Littleton Immigrant Resources Center) Program at the Bemis Public Library.

This position serves as an instructor in the ESL program to teach English to non-English-speaking adults in a classroom format. This part-time position will work closely with the Education Program Coordinator to deliver an effective ESL program for the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, creative, and has a passion for teaching adult learners English and helping them integrate into the community. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, inspire students, and assist them in their growth. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be comfortable interacting with individuals from different cultural backgrounds and will consistently uphold the City of Littleton’s values of Inclusion, Respect, Integrity, and First-Rate Service.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. This position is not eligible for benefits other than sick leave. For more information, see the 2025 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Hiring pay range $26.38 - $29.16 per hour

This part-time position will work 12 hours per week and is not benefits eligible.

This part-time position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule:  

• Typical work week: Mon-Thurs 9am-12pm
• Hours/week: 12
• This part-time position will work in person at the classroom and office. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool of candidates is established, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 17, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to adults, in-person.

• Creates lesson plans for ESL classes.

• Conducts assessments to determine students’ language ability and measure their progress through the program.

• Registers attendance for ESL classes and collects payment from registrants.

• Collects and maintains statistics pertaining to ESL classes and student performance.

• Reports on the operations and effectiveness of ESL instruction efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and

• Adult Basic Education (ABE) Authorization; and

• TEFL/TESOL or another certification for teaching English to adults; and

• Two (2) years of experience in ESL/ELL training of adult learners; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop lesson plans, present training materials and teach others.

• Requires solid computer and data entry skills to effectively utilize software such as word processers, spreadsheets, databases, and reports.

• Requires ability to use technology for teaching, including using video conferencing software and navigating digital teaching materials.

• Excellent teaching skills, effective written and verbal communication skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

This position generally requires light physical effort involving the lifting, carrying, and moving of objects up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other non-job related characteristic, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.