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September 28, 2026

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ESL/ESOL Curriculum Developer — Adult & Corporate Training

Location: Richmond, Virginia area preferred

Engagement: Independent contractor / part-time project work

Work arrangement: Remote and/or in-person depending on project needs

We are looking for an experienced ESL/ESOL curriculum developer to support the development and refinement of English-language learning materials for adult learners and professional/corporate settings.

This is an independent contractor opportunity with an education/business operation developing structured learning experiences for English-language learners. We are specifically interested in an individual professional with demonstrated ESL/ESOL curriculum-development experience.

Required Qualifications

Professional ESL/ESOL instructional or curriculum-development experience is required.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience developing, adapting, or evaluating learning materials specifically for English-language learners.

General instructional design or general English curriculum experience without an ESL/ESOL component does not meet the primary requirement.

Strongly Preferred Experience

Experience with adult ESL/ESOL and corporate or professional training is strongly preferred, including:

Adult ESL/ESOL curriculum development

Business or professional English

Workplace English

Corporate language training

Workforce development

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

Higher-education ESL

Professional communication

Academic or professional writing

Curriculum/materials development for multilingual learners

Experience with adult learning principles, instructional design, or competency-based training is also valuable.

TEFL, TESOL, ESOL, ESL, linguistics, education, instructional design, or related credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Depending on project needs, responsibilities may include:

Developing and refining ESL/ESOL curriculum and lesson materials

Creating learning objectives, activities, practice exercises, and assessments

Adapting materials for adult learners at different English proficiency levels

Developing content relevant to workplace and professional communication

Reviewing existing ESL materials for instructional quality, clarity, and learner appropriateness

Ensuring materials are practical, engaging, and aligned with defined learning outcomes

Collaborating with the program lead and facilitator(s)

Providing recommendations for curriculum structure and instructional delivery

Potentially supporting facilitator guides and implementation materials

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

An experienced ESL/ESOL educator and curriculum developer

Comfortable designing for adult English-language learners

Familiar with professional/corporate English or workplace communication

Able to translate learning objectives into practical instructional materials

Comfortable working independently and meeting project deadlines

Strong in written English and instructional communication

Interested in an ongoing relationship rather than only a one-time project

Experience working independently as a consultant, freelancer, tutor, trainer, or contractor is a strong plus.

Compensation

Hourly contractor compensation will be discussed based on experience, qualifications, and project scope.

We are interested in experienced professionals and are open to rates appropriate for specialized ESL/ESOL curriculum-development work.

To Apply

Please include:

A brief description of your ESL/ESOL curriculum-development experience

Your experience designing for adult learners

Your experience with corporate, business, workplace, or professional English, if applicable

Relevant credentials or certifications

Your Richmond-area location or proximity to Richmond

Your typical availability

Your desired hourly contractor rate

Your portfolio, or relevant work samples, if available

Please also briefly describe one ESL/ESOL curriculum or learning experience you have developed or substantially contributed to.

Important: Demonstrated ESL/ESOL instructional or curriculum-development experience is required. Candidates with adult ESL/ESOL and corporate/professional training experience will receive particular consideration.

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