Instructor - Foreign Languages jobs in Hyannis, MA

POSITION TITLE: Non-Credit Instructor - English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

DEPARTMENT: Economic and Business Development

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Adult Education or Associate Director, Business Solutions & Partnerships

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Non-Credit Instructors - ESOL provide instruction for English Language Proficiency courses. Instructors are responsible for the management of the overall learning environment including the preparation, delivery and assessment of learning activities and the submission of a course syllabus, program reports and course outcomes. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities at the Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton campuses or at a workplace location in these or surrounding communities. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, or on weekends.

The current existing needs are for:

• In person Adult Education ESOL courses at the Bristol Fall River and/or Taunton campus, twice per week.
• Online Adult Education ESOL course (meets twice per week online), with the ability of the instructor to access Bristol's Adult Education programs in person as necessary.
• In person ESOL class at the Bristol New Bedford campus during the evening, twice per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students, who have a variety of learning styles, with appropriate level materials and teaching strategies, in a face-to-face and/or remote learning environment and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
• Develop and revise instruction/curriculum as needed; aligning it to the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education.
• Evaluate student progress through administration of cumulative assessments to measure learning outcomes.
• Integrate digital literacy into curriculum using tools such as, but not limited to: educational software, remote/online learning platforms, and use of other educational equipment as warranted.
• Prepare and submit a course syllabus.
• Prepare students for academic and career pathways.
• Refer students in need of tutorial services.
• Participate in program meetings
• Complete required college training such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.
• Foster student success across the college's diverse student body.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with adult students from diverse educational and ethnic backgrounds in an instructional setting.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Demonstrated experience and education related to specific teaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching style and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Demonstrated experience integrating technology into the teaching and learning processes, which may include providing blended, online, and distance learning opportunities for students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven technological proficiency, which may include Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in education or related field.
• Adult Basic Education (ESOL) licensure or TESOL/TEFL or other related certification.
• Demonstrated experience in ESOL curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to design and/or use blended or online learning models.
• Experience using evidenced-based practices or High Impact Practices in adult education.
• Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System.
• Knowledge/experience designing and teaching ESOL in a workplace setting.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, grant-funded, non-unit, non-benefitted position. Non-Credit Instructors are hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities at Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton campuses or at a workplace location in these or surrounding communities. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, or on weekends.

SALARY: $29.40 per hour