ESL Instructor, Part-Time Non-Credit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Community College of Philadelphia

Job Title: ESL Instructor, Part-Time Non-Credit
Salary Range: $25.00 Hourly
Location: Northeast Regional Center - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty, Adjuncts
Job Number: 2026-00039
Department: Div-Access & Community Engagement
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

The Division of Access & Community Engagement (DACE) ESL Institute at the Community College of Philadelphia invites applications for part-time ESL Instructors.

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Institute is responsible for helping students improve their English language skills and enhancing the growth of students’ abilities in the areas of college and career readiness/job preparation, citizenship, cultural integration, life skills, and active participation in society. The instructor of this part-time, non-credit course will effectively teach curriculum that is aligned with ESL standards (based on National Common Core Standards) in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions.

This position is hiring for instructors at our Northeast Regional Center as a priority with the potential to teach at other campuses. The position may also be in person at a community partner or online.Essential Responsibilities

• Willingness to participate in a collaborative and dynamic instructional program model to include involvement in the development of curriculum, syllabi and lesson plans. Ability to establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and effectively communicate those objectives to students.
• Foster the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills through instruction and in-class student interactions.
• Provide students with the necessary resources and materials to help them understand and master course content.
• Integrate technology in the delivery of instruction, student assessment and course assessment, to enhance and improve student learning outcomes.
• Actively instruct students in the ESL content areas through proven, successful,contextualized and accelerated approaches.
• Document and assess student progress toward mastery of standards, punctual attendance, etc., providing ongoing feedback to students of their progress.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance skills, instructional performance and resources to best meet the needs of students and the program.
• Deliver instruction through various modes to engage diverse learning styles and preferences (including but not limited to computer-assisted, web-based, self-paced, distance and hybrid, small group, learning communities, contextual learning, hands-on activities, online linkages to and examples from the workplace and career pathways).
• Possess good attention to detail and ability to provide accurate, on-time paperwork.
• Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of existing technology to further learning for students. Incorporate instructional technology to support the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people,initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration.
• Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success.
• Proactively identify and address problems.
• Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of ,and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
• Manage the learning environment with a student-centered focus. Implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students.
• Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices infield of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention.
• Recognize the unique needs, culture, and context of students and advocate for their learning and well-being.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Adult Education with a concentration in the content area.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with adult English language learners in an instructional capacity required.
• Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word and PowerPoint, primarily), email, internet, Zoom, and Canvas or similar learning management systems for the purposes of instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Educationor content area.
• Relevant instructional certification.
• Experience working with low beginning proficiency ELLs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning theory, life skills and college and career readiness curricula for ESL and adult populations.
• Bilingual or multilingual.
• Knowledge of and experience in using the Danielson Instructional Framework.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the Community College of Philadelphia. CCP offers adjunct faculty access to a range of valuable benefits and resources.

Adjunct faculty benefits include:

• Participation in 403(b) retirement plan: receive a 5% employer contribution when you contribute 5%

• Tuition remission opportunities

• Eligibility for limited medical coverage options, where applicable

For additional details, please visit our benefits page.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or Adult Education with a concentration in the content aera?

• Yes
• No

Do you have at least 1 year of experience working with adult English Language Learners in an instructional capacity?

• Yes
• No

Are you proficient in the use of technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word and PowerPoint, primarily), email, internet, Zoom, and Canvas or similar learning management systems for the purposes of instruction?

• Yes
• No

Please select the locations you are available to teach at.

• Northeast Regional Center
• Main Campus
• Career and Advanced Technology Center
• Online
• In-person Community Partner

Do you have a relevant instructional certification?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience teaching at a community college?

• Yes
• No

Are you bilingual or have other language proficiency?

• Yes
• No

Do you have knowledge of and experience using the Danielson Instructional Framework?

• Yes
• No