ESL Lead Instructor (part-time)

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,195 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a part-time ESL Lead Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The role involves preparing and delivering lessons to adult learners within the Family Literacy Program, teaching up to 19 hours per week.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in education or related field, or a TESOL certification, along with two to three years of experience. This position offers a salary range of $27-$34 an hour and requires flexibility in teaching locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field, or TESOL certificate required.
• Minimum two years experience with adult learners.
• Knowledge of current ESL and adult education theory required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction using appropriate ESL curriculum.
• Teach classes at off-site locations as needed.
• Foster an encouraging learning environment for students.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Knowledge of ESL

Flexibility

Teaching methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

CDE Adult Basic Education Authorization

Job description

Esl Lead Instructor (Part-Time)

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Family Literacy Program

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool forpart time temporary hourly employees. Screening of applicants willtake place when positions come available. The number of thesetemporary, part-time positions varies from semester to semester,depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in theapplicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selectedto teach.

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) wasfounded to serve students who were underrepresented in highereducation whose life paths and experiences did not fit thetraditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues toserve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students,providing them with the foundation on which to build their uniqueaspirations. As the third largest public institution of highereducation in Colorado, MSU Denver is a modeluniversity for today's college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-ServingInstitution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and theonly Seal of Excelencia certifiedinstitution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverseundergraduate student population in the state, as well as the mostfirst-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, andholistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essentialskills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that leadto undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and lifesuccess.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access,Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create asupportive and inclusive environment where all community membersare valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers toeducation, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-classscholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services andinnovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, andstaff.

Position Summary

The Family Literacy Program at Metropolitan State University ofDenver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time hourlyinstructor teaching positions. The ESL Lead instructor positionprepares and delivers lessons to adults (up to 19 hours per week).Lead instructors are enthusiastic and flexible and attendprofessional development workshops and departmental meetings. Theposition is semester-based and includes classroom instruction andplanning time.

For more information about the Family Literacy Program in ourCollege of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/family-literacy-program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction for adults usingappropriate ESL curriculum, teaching methods and materials
• Teach classes at off-site locations in the greater metroarea.
• Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment forstudents by responding to instructional needs and concerns.
• Employ student-centric methodologies and approaches andmultiple teaching styles
• Demonstrate curriculum methods and materials to volunteertutors or teaching aides as needed
• Instructors will be expected to pack up and move classroomspace as part of their responsibilities.
• Positively represent the University to community partners andwhile onsite partner-owned teaching locations
• Assist with registration, orientation, and technology sessionsand help lead the administration of standardized assessments andstudent communication
• Attend workshops, trainings and in-services as requested byleadership team
• Perform record keeping and reporting (data input)responsibilities
• Work closely with other lead teaching staff regardingmaterials, student goals, and testing to ensure program goals arebeing met
• Outreach to students as part of the program's retentionstrategy
• Inform students of and uphold school policies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field. If the degreeis not in a related field, then a certificate in TESOL (e.g. CELTAor equivalent) is required
  
• Current CDE Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) orreceipt of certification within two years (Current ABEACertification preferred)
  
• Two to three years' minimum experience with adultlearners
  
• Knowledge and practice of current ESL and adult educationtheory
  
• Ability to create presentations
  
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain standards ofquality service
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in ESL or related field
  
• Fluency in a language other than English (Spanish preferred) orintermediate skills with experience of long-term languagestudy
  
• Experience with standard educational assessment tools (CASAS& Best Plus)
  
• Proven ability to work with and be sensitive to the educationalneeds of immigrant, low income, marginalized, and diverse urbanpopulations
  

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass a background check
  
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs
  

Salary for Announcement

These are part-time, temporary hourly positions with a salary rangeof $27- $34 an hour.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site,https://www.msudenver.edu/careers.Complete applications will include the following requiredmaterials:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  
• A minimum of two professional references and their contactinformation
  

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is onelocation (the "resume/cover letter" submission field) to upload allrequired materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into thisone field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF andupload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit yourapplication.

Please submit questions to Robb Gallegos, Director of AdultEducation, at [e-mail].

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected forhire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative
Darrick Conroy

Posting Representative Email
[e-mail]

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offersmedical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement,as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirementplans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability(LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website tolearn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring asafe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, andvisitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundchecks on all finalists for positions at the University prior toemployment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, andinclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists ofnearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students ofcolor. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located indowntown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concertwith individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equityand inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities andperspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize thatin order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must gobeyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry anddialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a cultureof belonging for all community members to achieve personal andprofessional success.


To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/ESL-Lead-Instructor--part-time-_JR104937



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