RH Workforce and DevelopmentAdult Education EL Teacher

Report To: Director of AE and Workforce Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Rock Hill Workforce and Development/Adult Education is seeking a part-time ESL Teacher to provide high-quality English as a Second Language instruction to adult learners across morning and evening class blocks. This role supports learners in developing English language proficiency for daily life employment civic engagement and further education consistent with RHWDAEs mission of Transforming Lives Through Education Employment and Opportunity.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

$25.00 an hour flat rate/Timesheets will be required

Schedule

This is a part-time hourly position with the following weekly schedule (approximately 18 hours/week):

• Monday Thursday: 8:00 AM 12:00 PM (morning ESL classes)
• Monday & Tuesday: 4:00 PM 7:00 PM (evening ESL classes)

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned ESL instruction for adult learners at varying proficiency levels.
• Assess learner progress using approved placement and progress-monitoring instruments (e.g. Best Plus/ Best Literacy as applicable).
• Maintain accurate attendance and student performance records in a timely manner.
• Differentiate instruction to support learners with diverse educational backgrounds literacy levels and goals.
• Create a welcoming respectful classroom environment that supports adult learners confidence and persistence.
• Collaborate with program staff to support learners transitions into civics workforce or further education pathways.
• Communicate regularly with the Assistant Director regarding student progress attendance concerns and classroom needs.
• Participate in required program meetings professional development and trainings as scheduled.
• Adhere to all Rock Hill Schools (York District Three) and grant-funder (WIOA/AEFLA) policies and reporting requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles of second-language acquisition and adult learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction appropriate for students with varying levels of English proficiency.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with adult learners and maintain a respectful inclusive classroom environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use technology and instructional resources to support classroom instruction.
• Ability to assess student needs monitor progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural educational and language backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain professionalism and handle sensitive student matters appropriately.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution (required).
• Ability to work the required schedule: MondayThursday mornings and Monday/Tuesday evenings.
• Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
• Comfort with basic data entry and use of instructional technology.

Preferred

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate (preferred not required).
• Experience teaching ESL ELL or adult education learners.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to RHAEs learner population (preferred not

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License or ability to provide own transportation
• May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
• Prior to beginning employment negative tb test results must be provided

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom especially when giving instruction monitoring students or using whiteboards/projectors.
• Requires clear verbal communication and strong listening skills to engage with students parents and colleagues.
• May require projecting voice in noisy environments or large classrooms.
• Use of hands to write on boards type handle classroom materials and operate technology (computers tablets projectors).
• May include lifting or carrying instructional materials textbooks or student work (typically up to 20 lbs.).
• Must be able to read and assess student work view computer screens and monitor student behavior visually.
• Must be able to hear student questions and school announcements.
• Repetitive actions like typing grading papers writing on boards.
• Often sit for extended periods while planning lessons or grading but also stand or move frequently while teaching.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in classrooms often with limited temperature control in older buildings.
• Exposure to chalk dust markers cleaning supplies and sometimes poor ventilation.
• Classrooms can be noisy during group work.
• Standard school hours but teachers often work before and after school for planning grading meetings or extracurricular activities.
• Evening or weekend work is common for lesson prep grading parent communication or professional development.
• Managing behavior supporting diverse student needs and maintaining classroom engagement.
• Breaks are limited and structured around school schedules (e.g. lunch prep periods).
• Constant interaction with students parents administrators and colleagues.
• Must manage interpersonal dynamics conflicts and communications in a professional and respectful way.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding and Employment Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth gender and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As part of the pre-employment process candidates will be required to submit TB test results and complete designated employment tasks.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews internal documents representative job descriptions in similar districts and other state/federal agencies.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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