English Language Arts (ELA) Adjunct
$69,000–$69,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Sycamore, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Teach English Language Arts courses for adult learners preparing for GED and National External Diploma exams, covering foundational literacy through complex-text analysis, evidence-based writing, and research. Deliver standards-aligned instruction using Academy of Hope's approved curriculum, differentiating tasks for varied literacy levels and integrating workplace communication and digital literacy. Manage simultaneous hybrid sessions, provide timely feedback on learner work, and administer assessments aligned with GED Reasoning Through Language Arts requirements. Document attendance, grades, and progress notes in designated systems while collaborating with the Assistant Principal to support learner persistence. Work Monday and Wednesday mornings for eight weekly hours in classroom settings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literacy, Humanities, Adult Education, Secondary Education, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of reading, writing, language, research, speaking, listening, and communication skills appropriate to the assigned adult education level
- Experience planning and delivering instruction, tutoring, training, or academic support and assessing learner progress
- Ability to differentiate instruction and engage adults with varied literacy skills, learning needs, and backgrounds
- Strong classroom management, oral and written communication, organization, data-use, and instructional technology skills, including the ability to facilitate simultaneous in-person and Zoom participation when assigned
- Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and commitment to equity, adult learner dignity, and high expectations
- Reliable availability for the complete recurring Monday/Wednesday assignment and required preparation and meetings
- Ability to satisfy all Academy of Hope and District of Columbia pre-employment, background, and suitability requirements
- GED-aligned Reasoning Through Language Arts skills, including analysis of complex texts, evidence-based responses, informational and argumentative writing, critical thinking, and communication for postsecondary, training, workforce, and everyday contexts, as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
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