Continuing Education Instructor: Foreign Language

Program; Wide Ruins (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Continuing Education Division seeks a Foreign Language Instructor to teach beginning-level students in a supportive learning environment. The role emphasizes strong language proficiency, engaging teaching methods, and helping students build speaking, listening, reading, and writing foundations.

Responsibilities include delivering lessons, assessing progress, preparing plans, maintaining records, and fostering inclusion and cultural understanding.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the target language (oral and written).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of basic language teaching methods and instructional strategies for beginning-level learners.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer proficiency, including ability to use common instructional technology and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver introductory language lessons using interactive teaching methods.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare well-structured lesson plans and maintain classroom records.
• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes language learning and cultural understanding.
• Create an interactive learning atmosphere that encourages participation and engagement.

Skills

Target language proficiency

English communication

Student engagement

Instruction planning

Tools

LMS

Job description

Classification

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Minimum Pay

$0.00

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

MCC’s Continuing Education Division is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Foreign Language Instructor to teach beginning-level students in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in the target language, a passion for language education, and the ability to help students build foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The instructor will deliver introductory language lessons, use interactive teaching methods to encourage student participation, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, maintaining classroom records, and fostering an inclusive environment that promotes language learning and cultural understanding.

The ideal candidate will possess strong subject-matter expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for adult education. Instructors will create an interactive learning environment that encourages participation, engagement, and the successful achievement of learning outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the target language (oral and written).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of basic language teaching methods and instructional strategies for beginning-level learners.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use common instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and meet applicable employment eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or instructional experience with beginnin
• g-level language learners.
• Experience developing lesson plans and implementing student-centered instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition principles and communicative language teaching methods.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate cultural perspectives into language instruction.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.

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.