PT Instructor Community Interpreter (Spanish) Education EWD

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, NC seeks a qualified instructor to deliver classroom and lab instruction for the Community Interpreter Education program across CFCC facilities. The role emphasizes engaging curriculum, labs, and collaboration with industry partners to keep pace with current interpreter techniques.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, and candidates should have education or certification in interpretation.

Qualifications

• Education or Certification in the community Spanish interpreter field.
• Strong English and Spanish communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Experience teaching or tutoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and participate in instruction for the Community Interpreter Education program.
• Develop supplemental materials and tests; maintain attendance and performance records.
• Coordinate curriculum development and instructional goals with program leadership.
• Collaborate with CFCC departments and industry partners to update curricula.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Education or Certification in interpreter field

Community Spanish Interpreter certification (preferred)

Job description

DEFINITION:

To provide comprehensive classroom and lab instruction to students enrolled in the Community Interpreter Education courses. This position is responsible for delivering engaging curriculum, comprehensive lab participation activities, and supporting instruction across Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) facilities for (CE) courses as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from the EWD Director, Pender County
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for the CommunityInterpreter Educationprogram; develop supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the CommunityInterpreter Educationprogram including curriculum development and instructional coordination.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with thedepartmentchair
• Develop and draft materials necessary for instruction with the direction and approval of theprogramdirector.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs for the CommunityInterpreter Educationprogram; submit requests for the ordering of supplies to theprogramdirector. Help maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Work with industry partners and faculty to ensure our programs are teaching the most up to date techniques and the latest trends.
• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the planning, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which they are assigned in support of the college programs.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Minimum Education/Training:

Education or Certification(s) or experience in the community Spanish interpreter field.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience using English & Spanish in educational, community or professional settings
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Experience working with bilingual or multicultural populations.

Preferred Education/Training:

Certification as a Community Spanish Interpreter.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching, tutoring, interpreting or translating

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position will teach at multiple campuses/centers as needed or scheduled.
• REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.