Part-Time: Instructor I, ELL

Aims Community College; Loveland, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Gym access (PERC) for employee & guest

Aims Discount program

Free campus parking

PERA employer benefits

Supplemental retirement programs

Job summary

Aims Community College actively supports a diverse, inclusive environment and seeks an ELL instructor to teach on-site at Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Lupton campuses. The role involves delivering course-based English language instruction to students with varied backgrounds and needs.

Occasional travel to outreach locations is possible. Candidates should have a related bachelor’s degree and teaching experience in ELL, with strong commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required plus at least 1 year of ELL teaching experience.
• Student teaching or volunteer teaching will be considered.
• Experience working with a diverse student population is required.
• Training in ELL instruction is preferred.
• Master’s in ELL or related field is a plus; active postgraduate study is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person adult ELL classes across multiple campuses (Greeley, Loveland, Fort Lupton).
• Adhere to program policies, procedures, and curriculum.
• Participate in meetings and campus events as required.

Skills

ELL teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Training in ELL

High quality instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in ELL or related field

TESOL certificate

Job description

Minimum Hourly Rate: $34.57 Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

Benefits

• 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

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. 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. 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. Aims Community College is seeking talented people who are dedicated to helping our students succeed.

Aims is a locally governed and funded debt-free progressive community college based in Greeley, Colorado with three satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Aims serves 8,000 students per year, preparing them for success with 200+ degree and certificate programs. Aims staff, faculty and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service and educational standards. Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African-American, and 2% multiracial. Aims is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education. We welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.