Corporate Trainer, ESL & Foreign Languages Lvl 3 (Pool Req)

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are currently seeking a Corporate Trainer, ESL and Foreign Languages, who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. You: You're an innovative instructor who's comfortable in either classroom or corporate settings. HCC's Corporate College: HCC is responsive to community needs and driving local economic development. A chief component of this is providing customized business/industry instruction with on-site workforce training. HCC's Corporate College provides solutions that are high-quality, competitively priced and relevant. Classes can be scheduled during the day, at night or on the weekend; at the client's worksite, online or at one of our world-class facilities. Your mission: We'll count on you to provide language training that's tailored to meet HCC clients' needs and objectives. Your work: First, you'll assess the client's business training needs in conjunction with Corporate College staff. Second, based on the information gleaned, you'll develop and deliver the training in one- to three-day classroom formats, using texts, handouts, class exercises and/or assessment tools. In this role, you'll actively seek ways to improve instruction as you continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain relevancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English or any Foreign Language, Education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Four (4) years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Certification in ESL, Command Spanish, or any other foreign language teaching a plus.
• Level 3 - Three or more (3+) licenses and/or certifications related to specific disciplines required.
• Level 3 - Nine or more (9+) years of demonstrated, subject-related industry experience required.
• Four to six (4-6) years experience working in HCC, conducting corporate training required.
• Community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience is highly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in the discipline of language, curriculum development, etc.
• Ability to encourage clients to use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Must be willing to attend certification classes in their discipline as deemed necessary by the department.
• Knowledge of learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process.
• Knowledge of theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivation, and directing individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide language training to corporate clients as needed.
• Be available to deliver classes at the client location/facility.
• Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate College staff.
• Customize training content and format to fit client's objectives.
• Deliver training using relevant training materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises or assessment tools.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Attend scheduled meetings with client and Corporate College as requested including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
• Maintain accurate records, including class schedules, student rosters, 3-day attendance and grade rosters.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Positive working and learning environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree