Noncredit Instructor/Trainer, ESOL Courses

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

CCAPE is seeking an Instructor to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in a respectful, student-centered, culturally inclusive setting. This position is responsible for teaching non-credit ESOL courses, primarily Level 3 and Level 4 (intermediate and high-intermediate), at the College's Hyannis location or West Barnstable campus. Courses run for eight weeks and meet two weeknight evenings per week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes, using a variety of methods, techniques, and tools, including, but not limited to, scaffolding, higher-order thinking skills, and differentiated instruction to accommodate differences in learning styles toward increasing student skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the intermediate and high-intermediate levels.
2. Utilize Burlington English to create technology-rich learning communities where students develop language proficiency, build workplace soft skills, and master digital literacy.
3. Select and develop appropriate materials for class use using a blended-learning approach, including real-world and workplace-relevant content suited to Level 3 and 4 learners.
4. Prepare and deliver engaging learner-centered lesson plans that incorporate a broad range of instructional techniques and strategies.
5. Provide a supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility.
6. Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students.
7. Administer academic language assessments for evaluating students' level of ability and progress, and support level-advancement recommendations.
8. Maintain record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures (attendance, student progress).
9. Communicate classroom/student issues to the Senior Manager of Career and Technical Education in a timely manner.
10. Assist with and participate in ESOL-related programmatic planning/implementation meetings/events.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Bachelor's degree in ESL/EFL/TESOL/English or related majors.
2. Appropriate experience and/or training and licensure when applicable.
3. Proven experience as an ESOL instructor/trainer, consultant, coach/mentor; familiarity with organizational development principles, adult learning theory, language teaching methodology, and intercultural communication.
4. Experience teaching intermediate-level ESOL learners.
5. Understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools.
6. Willingness to embrace and adopt new learning technologies and techniques.
7. Demonstrated commitment to remaining current in emerging trends, topics and new research in subject matter area(s) of expertise.
8. Proficient in MS Office Suite.
9. Phenomenal communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
10. Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
11. Availability to teach two weeknight evenings per week, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
12. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in ESL/EFL/TESOL/English or related majors.
2. Three years of experience in ESOL adult education, with demonstrated ability to relate to the needs and interests of adult students.
3. Experience teaching Level 3 and 4 (intermediate/high-intermediate) ESOL.
4. Experience using Burlington English.
5. Experience using ongoing formative and summative assessments to inform teaching.
6. Bilingual abilities.
7. Knowledge of diverse adult populations and experience with multicultural students.
8. Ability to teach Digital Literacy skills to students.
9. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION :

$65/hour of agreed upon instruction. Part-time, project based, non-benefited, non-unit position. Courses are subject to enrollment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

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