Continuing Education Instructor - American Sign Language

New England Biolabs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) seeks an enthusiastic ASL Instructor to provide engaging, accessible non-credit courses focused on learning and using American Sign Language. The instructor will create a welcoming classroom where students build practical communication skills and gain appreciation of Deaf culture.

Teaching opportunities occur year-round across MCC locations, including Fremont and Blair. Most classes are held weeknights and weekends, with accommodations available for qualified

Qualifications

• Fluency or advanced proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Strong knowledge of ASL grammar, vocabulary, conversational conventions, and Deaf culture.
• Previous experience teaching ASL, working with ASL learners, or providing language instruction preferred.
• Experience working with diverse learners and varying levels of language proficiency.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Commitment to respecting Deaf culture and the diversity of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, interactive, and accessible non-credit ASL courses.
• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students build practical communication skills.
• Teach ASL to learners at varying levels, from beginner to advanced.
• Adapt to diverse schedules and multiple locations throughout the Metro area.

Skills

ASL fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

Teaching ASL

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

ClassificationFixed Term (Fixed Term)Minimum Pay$0.00Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYMCC’s Continuing Education Division is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and engaging American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor to provide fun, enriching, and accessible learning opportunities for members of our community. This position will offer various teaching opportunities throughout the year and will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging, interactive, and accessible non-credit courses focused on learning and using American Sign Language.The ASL Instructor will create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students can develop practical communication skills while gaining an understanding and appreciation of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Courses may be designed for learners with varying levels of ASL experience, from beginners to more advanced students.Preferred Qualifications:Fluency or advanced proficiency in American Sign Language.Strong knowledge of ASL grammar, vocabulary, conversational conventions, and Deaf culture.Previous experience teaching ASL, working with ASL learners, or providing language instruction preferred.Experience working with diverse learners and varying levels of language proficiency.Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and classroom-management skills.Ability to create an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.Commitment to respecting Deaf culture and the diversity of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.This position will have random teaching opportunities throughout the year.MCC holds classes at multiple locations throughout the Metro area including Fremont and Blair.Most classes are held weeknights and weekends.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.