Adult ELL/ESL Teachers in the Great Lakes Region
Adult ELL/ESL Teachers in the Great Lakes Region
team expansionNew York, NY
6 days ago
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Apply for this role →Some of the least-reached people in the world now live a short drive from home. In one of the largest Muslim communities in North America, adults from diaspora families are eager to learn practical English—and just as eager for friendship. Team Expansion has two openings for adult ELL/ESL teachers here: one leading a women's daytime class, one leading a co-ed evening class. In both, teaching English is the entry point and making disciples who make disciples is the purpose. No teaching background required—a heart for the unreached, a gift for hospitality, and a willingness to learn matter most.
TWO OPENINGS Women's Class (Daytime) Prepare and teach practical, conversational English to adult women in a welcoming, culturally respectful women-to-women environment
Invest in discipleship outside of class time with women and families who want to learn more about Jesus
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply
Co-Ed Class (Evenings) Prepare and teach practical, conversational English to a co-ed class of adult learners
Invest in discipleship with men in the diaspora community, and serve families through practical mercy ministry, including delivering furniture and other needed household items
Qualified male applicants are especially encouraged to apply
Couples are encouraged to consider these roles together—one teaching the women's class, one the evening class
SHARED MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commit approximately 10–20 hours per week to lesson preparation and English-language instruction
Balance time between English-language instruction and pursuing discipling relationships in a Muslim culture
Build relationships with students and their families through hospitality, prayer, consistency, and genuine care
Seek natural opportunities to pray for students, care for their households, and share the hope of Christ
Work alongside the local ministry team to share the Gospel and foster a disciple-making movement among diaspora communities
Remain flexible as class schedules, student needs, and ministry opportunities develop
Participate in Arabic and/or Spanish language acquisition
Raise and maintain personal ministry financial support
QUALIFICATIONS:
A committed follower of Jesus with a prayerful life and a heart for the unreached
A desire to see the Gospel shared and to make disciples who make disciples
Ability to teach practical, conversational English to adult learners
Willingness to learn and grow in ELL/ESL instruction, adult education, and cross-cultural ministry—no prior teaching background required
Gifted in hospitality and relationship-building; culturally sensitive, patient, flexible, and teachable
Ability to create a welcoming, safe, and culturally respectful learning environment
Ability to collaborate productively with a local ministry team and ministry partners
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Experience in ELL/ESL, adult education, tutoring, or cross-cultural ministry
Familiarity with Arabic or Spanish, or prior experience serving in a Muslim context
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
These positions are support-raised through Team Expansion; we will work with you to help you build and maintain a strong support base
Serve among an unreached people group without relocating overseas, with ongoing training, coaching, and the partnership of an established local ministry team
ABOUT THE FIELD This part of the United States is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in North America, and the need for adult ESL instruction far outpaces the number of teachers available. Teaching English is a genuine and welcomed entry point—but the primary purpose of these roles is to cultivate discipling relationships and make disciples, alongside an established local ministry team.
JOB TITLE: Adult ELL/ESL Teacher (two openings)
LOCATION:
Great Lakes Region, United States
STAFF SUPERVISOR: Local Team Leader, Great Lakes Region
SUPPORT-BASED POSITION: Yes
FULL-TIME: Yes
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Mid
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New York, NY
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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
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6 days ago