English Language Studies (ELS) Instructor
Work Schedule
Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5: Monday/Wednesday and/or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, in the Providence and Lincoln campuses, as well as online Saturdays 9am-1pm in the Providence and Lincoln campuses.
Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5: Monday/Wednesday and/or Tuesday/Thursday, 10am – 12 pm in the Lincoln campus.
Job Summary
The non-credit English Language Studies (ELS) program at CCRI assists individuals who need to begin or expand their English language skills in order to succeed in their studies and careers. Students come from a wide range of countries, educational levels, and language backgrounds. Focus is given to developing integrated skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Duties and Responsibilities
Engage in high-quality language instruction in a diverse, inclusive, student-centered environment
Ability to work with students with various learning styles, cultures, and life experiences both online and in person.
Prepare effective lesson plans and provide supplemental material to achieve course objectives and address student needs
Integrate technology and active learning strategies to enhance instruction
Keep detailed and organized records of students’ attendance, assessments, and progress, including a final evaluation
Collaborate with the coordinator and other instructors in the program and attend meetings as needed in person and online.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development in adult education
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in TESOL, education, ESL, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Demonstrated experience teaching language in an educational setting
Curriculum/course development experience with a demonstrated high level of preparation and attention to detail
Knowledge of successful strategies for classroom management, especially in terms of linguistically and culturally diverse student
Understanding of the challenges adult learners face.
Experience working with students from different academic and cultural backgrounds.
Creativity and flexibility in the classroom are expected.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Comfortable with technology and course management systems.
Proficient in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint primarily), Outlook, Zoom, and the internet for instructional and programmatic purposes.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.
- Division
- Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement
- Department
- Adult Education/Literary Services
- Locations
- Flanagan Campus (Lincoln), Liston Campus (Providence)
- Hourly salary
- $37.13
- Job Type
- Part-Time Staff
- Funding Source
- Unrestricted
- Exempt?
- No
- Yearly Schedule
- Calendar
- Union
- N/A
- Pay Grade
- N/A
- Application Open Date
- July 01, 2026
- Application Close Date
- July 15, 2026
About Community College of Rhode Island
Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.
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