Part Time - English Language Development (ELD) Practicum - Adjunct Instructor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington’s Division of Social Sciences, Business, and Education invites applications for a part-time English Language Development (ELD) Practicum Instructor position, beginning in January 2026. This is a one-semester appointment.

Information about Abington’s ESL Program Specialist Certification program is available here:  English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certificate for Undergraduate Education Students | Penn State Abington

Job Duties

• Mentor a cohort of teacher candidates pursuing ESL certification.

• Lead a one-hour weekly seminar at a school building.

• Support teacher candidates in their practice through mentoring, reflection, and guidance.

An in-service ELD teacher currently working in a school setting is ideally suited to provide this practice-based mentoring experience.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and ESL Program Specialist Certification (or equivalent).

• Minimum of three years of professional experience working with English learners in a linguistically and culturally diverse public school setting.

• Demonstrated success in teaching English learners at the elementary level in diverse contexts.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Experience leading professional development for in-service teachers (preferred).

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  Experience providing constructive, supportive, and encouraging feedback to teachers.
  
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  Availability after school hours is required to conduct weekly seminars and provide on-site mentoring.
  

Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled . Applicants should submit an electronic dossier including:

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  Resume
  
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  Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references if requested.
  

 

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