Part-Time ESL Instructor

Business Name: Dodge City Community College

Email: jalvarado@dc3.edu

Job Title: Part Time ESL Instructor

Short Description: The Part-time ESL Instructor position is a member of the Adult Education department who reports to the Director of Adult Basic Education. This position is responsible for the day to day classroom instruction, implementation of adult education curriculum, and assisting with outreach planning, and student data collection for reporting purposes. Morning only position.

Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Education & Childcare

How to Apply: https://dc3.edu/employment-page/

Application Deadline:

Job Open Date: August 28, 2024

Full Description: Essential Functions/Responsibilities
To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ “Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals. ”
Develop lesson plans and course syllabi that follow the PAM Model used in adult education, be able to modify accordingly throughout the year
Creativity in teaching in resource-constrained environments
Experience or be willing to be trained in multi-level classrooms
Empathy for students with barriers and skills in building rapport
Assist in orientation and the enrollment of program participants during orientation times scheduled throughout the school year including pre-test administration and scoring
Participate in student follow surveys and post-testing
Maintain accurate participant files and data for federal and state reporting purposes including program participant goals, citizenship, employment goals, technology gains, post-secondary education goals, and educational gains
Counsel participants on a regular basis to maintain student goal sheets
Work with admin staff and campus personnel to move participants from the Adult Learning Center to the main Dodge City Community College campus as students
Report student hours in a timely manner to the Student/Data Clerk
Attend periodic staff meetings and appropriate required staff development activities
Ability to travel for out of town conferences when needed
Demonstrated ability to take direction – teachable
Willingness to learn
Strive to meet yearly educational gains and center goals
Demonstrated ability to assess needs and respond with appropriate action to achieve goals – persistent problem solver
Strong classroom management skills
Be familiar with technology, Google, Microsoft office, etc.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Ability to obtain TESOL certification.
Must have the ability to teach in the Spanish language.
Ability to communicate effectively, work with, relate to, and teach diverse populations in a multicultural setting.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to keep confidential records, gather data, compile information and prepare accurate reports.
Ability to appropriately exercise independent initiative and judgment.
Excellent computer skills and recordkeeping abilities.
Effective interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
Ability to use classroom technology for online instruction.
Willingness and ability to work as a member of a team, positive attitude, be willing to be flexible and adapt to change.
Knowledge of working with unprepared students.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Bilingual Preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Physical Requirements: With or without assistance
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry boxes 10 to 15 pounds
Ability to hear patrons in conversational voice at a distance of 10 feet and on the telephone
Ability to speak clearly and audibly to patrons standing at 10 to 15 feet distance
Ability to stretch, bend, stoop, and kneel as required to perform the duties of this position.

Building Assignment
Adult Learning Center – 700 Ave G