Contextualized ESOL Career Skills Instructor(s) (Part-Time) - Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College - Haverhill, MA

Part-time

Haverhill, MA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Northern Essex Community College's Center for Adult Education is seeking part-time instructors to teach Contextualized ESOL Career Skills courses, including but not limited to; Contextualized ESOL Technology courses, Contextualized ESOL Management/Leadership courses, Contextualized ESOL Entrepreneurship/ Small Business courses, Contextualized ESOL Medical Career courses and others. The Instructor will facilitate a contextualized, competency-based approach to teaching and encourage students to be active participants in their own learning. English language learners with high-intermediate to advanced levels of English language proficiency will receive supportive ESOL services while enrolled in their career skills course. ESOL instruction and activities will closely follow the career and vocational curriculum to bolster the skills learned in the class. Non-Credit Instructors are hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities at our Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses or at a workplace location in these or surrounding communities. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, or on weekends. Non-Credit Instructor positions are an 'Open Pool' for the upcoming Fall 24/Spring 25 Academic Year. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach classroom curriculum in English.
• Contextualize relevant content into exercises and lessons to bolster the acquisition of English Language speaking, listening, writing, reading and digital literacy skills.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and direct the classroom curriculum, skills lab, and learning environment for students.
• Evaluate interpersonal skills, technical skills, and knowledge base of students in the classroom, skill lab, and clinical settings at regular intervals to measure student performance.
• Maintain confidential, accurate, and complete records and reports as required by state standards.
• Responsible for efficient and effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Complete and submit course records, grades, completion status and reports in a timely manner in compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Select and develop appropriate textbooks and materials.
• Use data to tailor instruction.
• Monitor student attendance weekly.
• Establish a welcoming, respectful learning environment that fosters student active participation and a culture of high expectations.
• Implement various instructional methods that encourage student achievement.
• Provide input for planning and participation in program development activities.
• Submit written unit and lesson plans as required.
• Communicate with Assistant Director, Staff Associate, Staff Assistant and other staff regularly.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited College or University; and experience in subject area of expertise
• A minimum of one 1 year of teaching or training adult learners
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• The ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must be able to teach In-person/remote

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching English Language Learners
• Understanding of second language acquisition
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

Benefits

• $45.00 per hour