Bilingual Conversational English (ESL) Instructor for Adult Education (Denver, In-Person | Leadership Growth Opportunity)

📍 Location: NE Denver / Montbello (IN-PERSON — must be local) 💵 Starting Pay: $25/hour 📈 Path to Full-Time + Leadership Opportunities 🕒 Highest Need: Evening & Weekend AvailabilityAbout The Language SchoolThe Language School is a fast-growing English and Spanish school for adults in Denver.Since opening our new location, we have experienced rapid growth and are currently adding multiple new classes every month.We are looking for culturally aware bilingual instructors who can help adult learners communicate confidently in English through conversation-based classes.This is an opportunity to become part of a growing long-term team with:Consistent student demandStructured curriculumPaid trainingLeadership opportunitiesLong-term career growthImportant: Evening & Weekend Availability NeededOur highest-demand class times are:📅 Monday–Friday: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM📅 Saturdays & SundaysTeachers looking for more hours and long-term growth opportunities should be available during at least some of these time slots.What You’ll DoTeach small-group adult ESL classesLead conversation-based English lessonsUse our structured curriculum and presentations (no lesson planning required)Help adult students build confidence speaking EnglishCreate a positive and professional classroom environmentFollow our teaching system and classroom structure exactly as trainedWhat Makes This DifferentMost ESL teachers spend unpaid hours creating lesson plans and designing activities.At The Language School:We provide the curriculum and lesson plansWe provide training and ongoing professional developmentWe focus on conversation, confidence, and communicationWe use a structured system developed and refined since 2007Your job is to learn the system, teach engaging classes, and help students succeed.Compensation & Growth Opportunities💵 Starting Pay: $25/hour📈 Growth Opportunities:Teachers who successfully learn our system and demonstrate strong classroom leadership, professionalism, reliability, and student retention may qualify for additional opportunities as the school grows.These opportunities may include:Pay increases to $30/hour for Lead TeachersAdditional teaching hours and expanded responsibilitiesPaid management and leadership positionsOpportunities to train and mentor new teachersFuture School Director opportunities as we expandLong-term leadership and ownership opportunitiesAs The Language School grows, we strongly prefer to promote from within whenever possible.Wellness & Healthcare Support ProgramAvailable for Full-Time Teachers averaging 20+ hours/week✅ Up to $400/month healthcare reimbursement stipend✅ Up to $100/month wellness reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness activities, massage therapy, and moreIdeal Teacher ProfileOur best teachers are not just “language teachers.”They are culturally aware conversational leaders who understand how adults actually build confidence speaking a new language.We prioritize:personality,professionalism,empathy,communication skills,and coachabilityCore Traits We Look For✅ Enthusiastic and positive personality✅ Strong conversational skills in both languages✅ Professional written communication✅ Comfortable leading small-group conversations✅ Coachable and willing to follow our exact system✅ Culturally empathetic and patient✅ Entrepreneurial or growth-oriented mindset✅ Reliable, organized, and punctual✅ Comfortable speaking in front of adults✅ Interested in long-term growth and leadership opportunities✅ Enjoys meeting and talking with people from different cultural backgroundsPreferred BackgroundsStrong candidates often have backgrounds such as:Spanish major/minorInternational BusinessInternational RelationsPsychologyCommunicationsTESOL / Second Language AcquisitionStudy abroad experienceExperience living in another cultureLanguage tutoring or conversation coachingBilingual customer service or professional communication rolesStrong Indicators of a Great Fit✅ Has lived abroad or spent significant time in another culture✅ Understands culture shock and language anxiety✅ Naturally conversational and personable✅ Learns systems quickly✅ Comfortable following structured curriculum exactly✅ Strong command of grammar in both languages✅ Can explain grammar simply to beginners✅ Available evenings and/or weekends✅ Reliable transportation to teach in personRequirementsSome college coursework completedConversational English and SpanishStrong written and verbal communication skillsMust live in the Denver metro area and teach in personReliable transportationEvening and/or weekend availabilityProfessional attitude and appearanceHiring Process1️⃣ Observe a real class recording on our YouTube channel to make sure the program is a good fit2️⃣ Read our guide: “How to Maximize Your Income as an ESL Teacher”3️⃣ 15-minute Zoom interview4️⃣ 30-minute in-person interviewPlease note:We use this process to evaluate:communication skills,professionalism,enthusiasm,coachability,and attention to detail.Because you will be teaching communication skills, applicants who do not communicate using complete sentences, proper grammar, and professional professionalism may be disqualified from the hiring process.How to Apply📩 Email: Include:ResumeShort message answering:Why does this opportunity interest you?What is your evening/weekend availability?Have you lived, studied, or worked abroad?Subject Line: Bilingual ESL Teacher – Denver