Houston Community College - Houston, TX
posted 13 days ago
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities.
- Positive working and learning environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
