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ESL Program Coordinator

Job Category: Exempt
Location: 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Travel Required: Local travel, as needed
Salary/Benefits: $50,000 to $55,000, Employee-sponsored health insurance, Simple IRA with up to 3% match, paid parking
Position Type/Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week; occasional evening hours

Job Description

The Literacy Council of Frederick County seeks a mission-driven and experienced ESL Program Coordinator to support our robust ESL programming, student services, and data-management needs. This role is essential to advancing our mission of empowering adults through literacy by providing high-quality ESL programming and responsive, caring support to students and volunteer instructors.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. The position requires excellent communication and logistical skills, knowledge of adult ESL programming and curriculum, strong student-support skills, and experience working with program databases.

Role and Responsibilities

The ESL Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating ESL community classes and curriculum, supporting ESL students throughout their participation in Literacy Council programs, supporting the Parent Literacy program and ESL-related events, and maintaining accurate and timely program data.

ESL Community Class and Curriculum Coordination

Plan, coordinate, and oversee all ESL community class sessions.
In collaboration with the Volunteer Program Coordinator, recruit, confirm, onboard, and provide ongoing technical support to volunteer instructors.
Coordinate class locations, formats, calendars, materials, and other logistical needs.
Manage class registration cycles, student placement, class confirmations, rosters, session communications, and post-class student surveys.
Monitor enrollment trends and proactively address class under-enrollment, waitlists, or over-capacity.
Support instructors with curriculum ideas, resources, and instructional planning.
Help align class content with learner levels, assessments, student needs, and program goals.
Create pre- and post-session assessments and collaborate with instructors to align assessments with student levels and class content.

Parent Literacy Program Support

Recruit and support Parent Literacy volunteer instructors.
Partner with the Parent Literacy Program Coordinator on scheduling, communication, and site logistics.
Assist with problem-solving related to classes, instructors, or students as needed.
Assist in assessing students new to the Parent Literacy Program and adding this information into LACES.
Visiting our Parent Literacy sites to administer assessments or assist teachers as needed.

ESL Tutoring Program Support

Attend bi-weekly meetings with tutoring program coordinators and provide support related to student placement and other volunteer questions.
With the Volunteer Program Coordinator, provide resources, guidance, and technical support to tutoring volunteers.
Reinforce procedures related to attendance, testing, and documentation.
With the Volunteer Program Coordinator, support, coordinate, and participate in volunteer professional development sessions.

ESL Student Assessments

Provide oversight of the ESL student assessment process in partnership with the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
Coordinate assessment scheduling and communication with students.
Administer assessments as needed.
Use assessment results, learner goals, and other relevant information to support appropriate class placement and progression.

Data Management and Reporting

Maintain accurate student, class, attendance, assessment, and enrollment data in LACES.
Pull, compile, review, and analyze ESL program data for leadership, internal planning, program improvement, and grant reporting.
Monitor student participation and enrollment data to identify trends and opportunities for improved student engagement and retention.
Coordinate with Operations, the Programs Manager, and the Volunteer Program Coordinator to support staff and volunteers with LACES access, data-entry questions, and reporting expectations.

ESL Event Support

Contribute to the planning and execution of annual ESL-related events, including Celebration of Achievements and Reflections.
Support event logistics, communications, student engagement, and coordination before and during events.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, in adult education or related field preferred
Experience coordinating ESL programming preferred
Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred
Experience working with volunteers preferred
Experience working with program databases required, with LACES experience preferred
Familiarity with CASAS adult literacy assessments preferred, CASAS certification a plus
Fluency in another language a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license with vehicle insurance meeting minimum state requirements

Preferred Skills

Outstanding communication skills, including oral and written English communication skills
Ability to work positively and effectively with students from diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds
High energy, “can do” attitude, flexibility, and attention to detail
Strong leadership, partnership-building, and collaborative skills

To apply, please email a resume and brief cover letter to staff@frederickliteracy.org by November 30, 2026.

Life Skills Instructor(s)

The Literacy Council of Frederick County seeks experienced Life Skills instructors who display a high degree of professionalism and a strong commitment to adult learners.

Position Type: Contract.

Level/Salary Range: $35/hour (commensurate with prior experience) which includes preparation and instruction time, workman’s compensation coverage provided.

Job Description: We are seeking applicants for our substitute pool.

Schedule: As needed/ variable

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support drop-in learners who need assistance preparing for their GED, completing paperwork, studying for certification tests, and/or studying for placement tests. Instructor(s) will be under the supervision of the Literacy Council’s Life Skills Program Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

Teaching/tutoring/training experience with adults or other strong teaching background

Subject content knowledge in 2 or more areas: math, social studies, ELA, science

Experience working with a diverse learner population

Ability to work positively and effectively with students from diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds

Bachelor’s Degree

Excellent oral and written English communications skills

Skills

Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft (or Google equivalent): Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

References

Must be able to provide references relevant to recent teaching experience.

The Literacy Council of Frederick County is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information, contact Jenna Caruso, Life Skills Program Coordinator, Literacy Council of Frederick County. (301) 600-2066 or jcaruso@frederickliteracy.org. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jenna Caruso.