Des Moines, IA, USA | Immigrant and Refugee Community Services | Occasional We are seeking compassionate, culturally responsive Substitute Teachers to support our Adult English Language Learner (ELL) classes serving immigrant and refugee communities. As a substitute, you will provide instruction based on prepared lesson plans or adapt materials as needed to maintain a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Your role is essential in helping adult learners develop practical English language skills for everyday life, work, and community integration. This is an on-call substitute position. Days and times vary based on program needs. Classes may be scheduled in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings, either in-person or virtually (if applicable). What You'll Do + Deliver English language instruction to adult learners at varying proficiency levels (Pre-literacy to Advanced), using provided lesson plans or approved curriculum materials. + Foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the diverse cultural backgrounds of students. + Support learners in developing skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English for real-life contexts such as employment, healthcare, transportation, and civic engagement. + Manage classroom dynamics effectively, ensuring student participation and engagement. + Communicate with program staff regarding student progress, classroom needs, and any concerns that arise during your teaching assignment. + Maintain accurate attendance records and follow program procedures. What You'll Need + Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the immigrant and refugee experience. + Strong communication skills and classroom management abilities. + Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners with varying English proficiency levels. + High school diploma or equivalent (some positions may require a bachelor's degree or TESOL certification). Preferred: + Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, Linguistics, or related field. + Experience teaching or tutoring ELL/ESL students, preferably in adult education settings. + TESOL/TEFL certification or adult education credential. + Bilingual or multilingual skills. + Prior experience working with refugee or immigrant populations. At LSI, competitive compensation goes far beyond an hourly rate. For eligible employees, LSI pays for a portion of employee health premiums, offers a monthly wellness discount on health insurance premiums, and contributes to your health savings account each pay check. LSI will reimburse you for mileage, offer a 401k match contribution, and provide ongoing professional development training. In addition LSI offers a generous paid time off package. As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs. It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI! This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.