Part-Time Faculty, Adult Education ESL Instructor

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is looking for an Adult Education ESL Instructor to provide educational and assessment programs for adult learners. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, managing student information, and advocating for the program within the community.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and an Arkansas teaching certificate. Excellent communication and organizational skills are key for fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.
• Arkansas teaching certificate mandatory.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training in academic areas.
• Monitor student attendance and manage records.
• Create teaching materials for diverse student needs.

Skills

Knowledge of higher education programs

Communication skills

Customer service principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Arkansas teaching certificate

Job description

Adult Education ESL Instructor

The Adult Education ESL instructor is responsible for providing educational and assessment programs to the general public, adult students, and/or employees. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training in academic areas as specified in approved lesson/training plans focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Represent the program in the community, identify resources and potential partners, and advocate for the program.
• Prepare specialized lesson plans, training plans, and curriculum as needed.
• Create or modify teaching materials and learning aids for students with special needs.
• Maintain documentation of classes (course outlines, curriculum, attendance, and other related information); produce complete, accurate, and legible records.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a strong sense of customer service principles.
• Enter student records and manage student information in the state adult education Management Information System.
• Monitor student attendance carefully and follow the attendance policy.
• Participate in program recruitment and retention activities, in-service training, and staff meetings.
• Complete training required or sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, Division of Adult Education, and by NWACC, performed each semester as scheduled by the sponsoring agency.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate recommendations.
• Ability to compile information into report form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently: manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; sit; stand; walk.
• Constantly: hear; perform repetitive motion; talk.
• Require close visual acuity for tasks such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and visual inspection at close distances.
• Work environment: moderate noise level.

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Arkansas teaching certificate required.

Rate of pay: $25 per hour

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.