GED Instructor (part-time) - Spanish

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 seeking a part-time Ged Instructor (Spanish) at Metropolitan State University of Denver. This role involves teaching adults seeking their High School Equivalency diploma, requiring classroom instruction and planning.

Applicants must have a B.A. in Education, experience teaching in Spanish, and knowledge of GED exams. The position offers a salary range of $27 to $34 per hour, with a commitment to support diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal instructional experience in adult education.
• ABEA (Adult Basic Education Certification) or willingness to obtain it within two years.
• Experience with standard educational assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction, including one-on-one tutoring.
• Foster supportive learning environment for students.
• Collaborate with lead teaching staff regarding curriculum.

Skills

Experience teaching adults in Spanish

Proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office

Knowledge of High School Equivalency/GED exams

Instructional techniques and strategies

Education

B.A. in Education or related fields

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ged Instructor (Part-Time) - Spanish

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 (FLP) at Metropolitan State Universityof Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time hourlyinstructor teaching positions. The FLP's part-time bilingual(Spanish/English) lead instructors teach adults seeking a HighSchool Equivalency diploma. These positions are semester-based,teach up to 19 hours per week, and include classroom instructionand planning 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, including one-on-onetutoring, in math/science or language arts/social studies to adultsusing approved High School Equivalency curriculum, student-centeredteaching methods and materials
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of content
  
• Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment forstudents by responding to instructional needs and by integratingpathways to career and higher education into instructional deliveryand providing weekly feedback to students
  
• Collaborate with lead teaching staff regarding curriculum,materials, testing and evaluation and assist with lesson planningand class preparation
  
• Create individualized educational plans with each student basedon learning needs and identified student goals
  
• Fulfill all testing, record keeping, and reportingresponsibilities
  
• Use industry standard software to track student progress,analyze student performance data, and adapt instructionaccordingly
  
• Participate in and contribute to staff professional developmentand training
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults in Spanish and knowledge of HighSchool Equivalency/GED exams; including preparatory digitallearning management platforms and corresponding assessmenttools
  
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, oradvanced digital skills to quickly learn new learning managementsystems
  
• Broad knowledge and skill with instructional techniques andstrategies to think critically and proactively adapt instruction tomeet student needs and challenges
  
• B.A. in Education or related fields
  
• Two years of formal instructional experience in adulteducation
  
• ABEA (Adult Basic Education Certification) or willingness toobtain it within two years
  
• Knowledge and practice of current adult educationtheory
  
• Experience with standard educational assessmenttools
  

Special Conditions of Employment

• Ability to teach online, in-person at offsite locations, andduring daytime or evening hours
  
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs
  
• Ability to pass a background check
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in adult education or related field
  
• Understanding of College and Career ReadinessStandards
  
• Experience developing and/or deliveringcontextualized/student-centered instruction
  
• Familiarity with the state approved HSE exams (GED and HiSET)and their content
  
• Intermediate conversational Spanish skills
  
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needsof immigrant, low income, and diverse urban populations
  
• We are particularly interested in applicants who haveexperience working with students from diverse backgrounds and ademonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education forunder-represented groups
  

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 list of three 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/GED-Instructor--part-time----Spanish_JR104940-1



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