Part-Time: Bilingual Facilitator, Adult Learning Lab (English/Spanish)

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 39,289 - 55,957; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum hourly rate

Tuition waiver for employees

PERC gym access

Aims Discount program

Free parking

PERA retirement program

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks a Bilingual Facilitator to teach GED and college prep skills, integrating career readiness for students with varying levels. The role includes administering GED tests and preparing students to succeed in college and career pathways.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree and instructional experience, and is comfortable with evenings and diverse learning needs. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year instructional experience or equivalent
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with transitional programming (employment/college/vocational training)
• Experience administering tests (academic/placement tests)
• Able to handle multiple tasks and interruptions
• Effective communication with students, staff and administrators
• Proficient with Windows-based PCs and Office products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team oriented
• Able to work evenings and with diverse student needs
• Able to teach core subjects

Responsibilities

• Instruct GED prep and related topics; provide information to GED students via phone, email, or in person
• Prepare students for GED and other exams; assess readiness
• Teach math, science, English and literature; tutor individually
• Integrate objectives into daily instruction and monitor progress
• Utilize curriculum resources and public library materials
• Administer GED pre-tests and other assessments
• Proctor exams and ensure test integrity
• Handle testing administration tasks and accommodations logistics
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA standards
• Collaborate with Adult Education Coordinator to meet program goals
• Facilitate adult basic education workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual

GED prep

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Windows/Office

Job description

Benefits

• Minimum Hourly Rate:$34.57
• Tuition waiver for employees on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The Bilingual (English/Spanish) Facilitator will be responsible for teaching basic skills to students with varying academic levels while integrating GED, college prep, and career readiness skills. Help students meet academic goals and prepare them to take and successfully pass the certain exams (particularly the GED) and prepare students for success in college/career readiness programs. Administer and score GED pretests and other standardized or internal exams. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties

• Instruct students on material needed in order to earn his/her GED. Provide GED information to all individuals via phone, email, or in person on all options available to GED students.
• Help students prepare and study for GED and other exams. Assess student’s readiness to take exams.
• Teach basic skills encompassing math, science, English, and Literature. Tutor students on an individual basis.
• Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into daily instruction and communicate them for all learning activities. Observe and evaluate student’s performance.
• Utilize various curriculum resources and public library resources.
• Administer pre-test GED assessments and other assessments to students.
• Proctor examinations when necessary. Ensure the integrity of all tests and their administration.
• Assist with the administrative aspects of testing, including but not limited to: data collection, file management, answering phones, and making appointments for students needing accommodations.
• Comply with all jurisdictional policies and procedures as set forth within the testing guidelines.
• Manage student behavior according to Aims Community College Policies and Procedures.
• Work with the Adult Education Coordinator to ensure initiatives are being met.
• Facilitate adult basic education workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, plus one (1) year of experience working in an instructional capacity or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with transitional programming (employment/college/vocational training).
• Experience in administering various types of tests, such as academic testing, and/or placement testing.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks or requests while handling numerous interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and administrators.
• Experience with and technological proficiency in Windows-based PC’s, Microsoft Office, and other software products.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to handle confidential tasks and materials with discretion following FERPA guidelines.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings.
• Ability to work with students from differing ability levels and academic needs.
• Ability to teach a variety of core subjects.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening / Selection

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials. Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay. Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.