Part-Time: Instructor I, ELL

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Access to gym

Discount program

Free parking

Employer retirement programs

Job summary

Aims Community College is seeking a part-time ELL instructor to provide English language instruction for diverse adult learners at multiple campuses, including Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Lupton. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least one year of ELL teaching experience.

Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, ensuring students' progress, and attending required meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience teaching ELL.
• Proven ability to teach limited literacy and language populations.
• Training in teaching English Language Learners (ELL).

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person adult ELL classes across multiple campuses.
• Abide by program policies, procedures, and curriculum.
• Participate in necessary meetings and events.

Skills

Teaching ELL

Experience with diverse populations

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in ELL or related field

Tools

TESOL certificate

Job description

Minimum Hourly Rate

$34.57

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee 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 position is responsible for providing ELL instruction on a course-by-course basis. Students in the ELL program come from a variety of backgrounds and have different English language learning needs. Students are divided into classes based on their level of English communicative ability and/or their progress through the ELL program. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties

• Teach in-person adult ELL classes at the Greeley, Loveland, Fort Lupton campuses, as well as any of our outreach locations.
• Abide by program policies, procedures, and curriculum.
• Participate in meetings and other events as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching ELL. Student teaching and volunteer teaching experience will be considered.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Training in teaching ELL.
• Proven experience in delivery of high quality instruction to limited literacy and language populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in ELL or a related field OR a Master’s Degree and relevant experience.
• Current enrollment in a postgraduate degree program.
• Completion of a TESOL certificate program.Teaching experience in Adult or Vocational ELL.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

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

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.