Ace Center Instructor & Academic Coach (Part-time)

SJC San Juan College; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid leave & holidays

Pension plan (NMERB)

403(b) & Roth

Flex spending

Life & Disability

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance

Tuition waiver

Gym membership

Library access

Job summary

San Juan College is seeking multiple part-time instructors and academic coaches to join the Adult Education team. You will help adult learners achieve educational, career, and personal goals using student-centered approaches, brain-based learning, and trauma-informed practices.

Positions cover IET, ESOL, and College Prep/Bridge Math, offering flexible hours up to 29 per week. You will foster engaging classrooms, support workforce readiness, and guide students toward credentials and employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related occupational field.
• 1–2 years of relevant teaching or instructional experience.
• Experience with Canvas or Google Classroom and hybrid/online delivery.

Responsibilities

• Instruct adult education courses across reading, writing, math, and ESOL.
• Apply trauma-informed teaching methods to support learner well-being.
• Develop learning plans aligned with brain-based principles and workforce relevance.
• Collaborate with local industries to tailor curricula to job demands.
• Provide resume building and interview preparation guidance.
• Monitor student progress and provide sensitive, constructive feedback.

Skills

Adult education

Brain-based learning

Trauma-informed education

Workforce readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Canvas

Google Classroom

Job description

Compensation: $25.75 per hour, Up to 29 hours per week Compensation Type: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Grade: NE15

Position Summary

We are seeking multiple passionate and dedicated Part-Time Instructors and Academic Coaches to join our Adult Education team! These positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping adult learners achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Our program embraces innovative, student-centered teaching approaches, including brain-based learning strategies, high-impact instructional practices, workforce preparation, and trauma-informed education. Successful candidates will create engaging, supportive learning environments that build academic confidence, strengthen workforce readiness, and empower students to succeed.

Opportunities are available in the following instructional areas:

• Integrated Education & Training (IET): Provide instruction in foundational academic skills, high school equivalency preparation, and workforce readiness while helping students earn industry-recognized credentials and transition into employment or higher education.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Help adult learners strengthen English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to build confidence and succeed in everyday life, education, and the workplace.
• College Prep/Bridge Math: Teach foundational math, pre-algebra, algebra, and college readiness skills to prepare students for college-level coursework, career training, and degree programs.
• College Prep/Bridge Math: Teach foundational math, pre-algebra, algebra, and college readiness skills to prepare students for college-level coursework, career training, and degree programs.

MAJOR DUTIES

Instruct adult education courses in all academic areas such as reading, writing, science, social studies, math, and English language development. Use teaching strategies that yield significant positive outcomes. Integrate experiential learning and practical applications for a deep understanding. Design courses in alignment with adult brain functionality, based on neuroscience principles. Incorporate techniques that maximize memory, attention, and cognitive load management. Recognize and respond to signs of trauma in adult learners, understanding its potential impact on learning. Foster a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere, ensuring that students feel respected, acknowledged, and understood. Implement teaching strategies and classroom management techniques that minimize potential triggers. Provide resources or referrals for students in need of further emotional or psychological support. Prepare lessons with neuroscience principles, workforce relevance, and trauma-informed considerations in mind. Teach skills vital for the modern workforce, including both hard and soft skills. Liaise with local industries to tailor curriculum according to job demands. Guide students in resume building, interview techniques, and job placement. Evaluate learners' educational needs, goals, and career aspirations. Create learning plans that also consider each student's emotional and psychological well-being. Deliver content across varied subjects, relating academic knowledge to real-world applications, while ensuring a trauma-aware classroom setting. Provide targeted academic and emotional support to students. Monitor and proactively support students, anticipating both academic and emotional challenges. Monitor students' progress, offering feedback that's sensitive to their cognitive and emotional states. Cultivate a trauma-informed classroom that upholds safety, respect, and inclusivity. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and/or experience level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas & Google Classroom) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum.

Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.

EEO STATEMENT

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of SantaFe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off‑roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here.

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us.

Below are some of the benefits offered

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.