ESL Instructor

ESL InstructorESL Instructor Beginning Level or ESL Instructor Intermediate LevelPart-time hourly instructor (28 hours/week maximum)Morgan Community CollegeLocation: Fort Morgan, COSalary and Benefits: $31.06 - $33.76, based on education, skills and experience. This position is not eligible for a benefits package. Employees must be designated at.75 FTE or greater to be eligible for the Colorado Community College System benefit package. Sick leave shall be accrued and granted in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. No relocation assistance is provided.Purpose/Summary Of JobThis position is responsible for the instruction of ESL students at the Beginning or Intermediate Levels. This position will coordinate with the Student Retention & Basic Skills Specialist to ensure student needs are being met through careful record-keeping of all facets of student performance including test results, subject gains and attendance. Responsibilities include lesson planning, record-keeping, answering student questions/inquiries via email and phone, grading and providing constructive feedback on assignments, composing course outlines/syllabi, and consistently collaborating and communicating with the Student Retention & Basic Skills Specialist to connect students to opportunities they are interested in while in the program. This position will include teaching times primarily in the mornings/afternoons though in the future could include teaching assignments in the evenings and on weekends, depending on student/community needs. A variety of instructional delivery modalities (synchronous, hybrid, remote) will be employed via Zoom and other platforms. The individual shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the valuing of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college's commitment to the Guiding Principles.Required QualificationsMinimum of a associate's degree in adult education or a related field from an accredited institution.Minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching English Language Learners (ELLs).Strong technological skills and experience in using the MS Office suite, Zoom, and Learning Management Systems.Strong ability to communicate and interact with culturally diverse and at-risk populations.Willingness to cross-train for other teacher positions in the GED/ESL program.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's or higher degree in ESL/TESOL, adult education, or related field.Bilingual in Spanish or Somali.Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) or willingness to obtain it within three (3) years of hire.Extensive experience teaching in various modalities (in-person, hybrid, & remote) to diverse student populations.Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.Application Procedures: All applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration.Complete application packets include:Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualificationsComplete and current resumeMCC Employment Application.Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this positionIncomplete application packets may not be considered.Selection Procedure: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.