ESL Instructor (Standing Position)

ESL Instructor (Standing Position)

This 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 Qualifications:

• Minimum 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor'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.