Instructor – Adult Basic Education – English Language – Buffalo JobID: ****
Position Type: Community Education/ Adult Basic Education Teacher
Date Posted: 2/9/2026
Location: Community Education
Instructor – Adult Basic Education – English Language
Discovery Elementary School – Buffalo
Part-Time Position
T/Th 6:00-8:30 PM
Start Date: February 10, ****
Job Summary:
WEST ABE is a consortium of educational sites within school districts and four county jails to help adults acquire basic skills.
Monticello is the fiscal agent.
This position involves providing direct instruction to adults in an Adult EL program in Buffalo, evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m., plus 1.5 hour prep.
Up to 40 paid professional development hours are available annually.
Responsibilities
Providing direct instruction to adult students who are working to improve their English skills.
The position also includes student assessment, returning student phone calls, monitoring student attendance, completing necessary student record keeping and other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license for teaching English as a Second Language, or the following: a person who possesses a bachelor's or master's degree in English as a second language, applied linguistics, or bilingual education.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to be flexible and function well in a busy environment.
Ability to work as a team member.
Computer experience and comfort with Internet, email, and Google apps preferred.
Must be physically working in the building/onsite.
Starting Hourly Wage: $***** per hour
Start Date: Training immediately after hire
For further information, email ****** or call ************
Certification and Experience:
Current MN Teaching License required
Previous experience teaching within an adult basic education program, experience providing online instruction, and working with diverse populations, preferred.
Computer skills required, knowledge of MS Office/Google or comparable
Strong leadership and time management skills required
Effective decision making skills while acting within the district policies, procedures and guidelines
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Maintain confidentiality of information about students, families and staff
Experience working with diverse students and families
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